Lot 27
  • 27

A Shirvan rug, East Caucasus

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • approximately 4ft. 10in. by 4ft. 3in. (1.47 by 1.29m.)

Condition

Pile generally very closely sheered 1/10th of an inch with dark browns oxidized to knotheads and small areas of foldwear also low to knotheads and spot foundation. A 1 inch by 1/2 inch hole in lower left corner of field, probably due to moth damage. Original cotton ivory selvages with some losses and later overcasting, not extensive, and some fraying particularly to upper left corner with some losses into outer guard stripes. Original 1/5th of an inch kilim end finishes and remnants of macrame warp fringes. Flexible handle, dusty and will enhance with cleaning. Good overall condition.
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