Lot 161
  • 161

A Daghestan prayer rug, Northeast Caucasus

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • cotton, wool
  • approximately 4ft. 6in. by 3ft. 4in (1.37 by 1.02m.)

Condition

Pile ranges from 1/8 inch to low 2 knotheads. oxidized browns and some scattered foldware. Some foldware areas with pile low to minor spot foundation. Small repaired hole in prayer arch and another small repaired hole northeast of prayer arch. Sides later overcast. Ends with original flatwoven finishes and warp fringes. Scattered spot stains and surface dirt. Will enhance with cleaning. Good overall condition.
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