Lot 82
  • 82

A Chi Chi long rug, East Caucasus

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Wool, pile
  • approximately 334 by 137cm; 10ft. 11in., 4ft. 6in.

Condition

Overall measurements; 134cm across the top, 137cm across the bottom, 323cm the left hand side, 334cm the right hand side. Crisper and more defined appearance in reality. Dense, evenly sheared, 3mm pile overall. Minor oxidisation to the brown ground in the border. The darker/black ground to the main field has good pile. There are a few small repairs. Vestiges of flatweave with knotted fringing. Partially reovercast side cords. Very attractive design with the wide borders.
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