A DAGHESTAN RUG, NORTHEAST CAUCASUS

A DAGHESTAN RUG, NORTHEAST CAUCASUS

third quarter 19th century

with Kyrdagyd design

approximately 152 by 104cm; 5ft., 3ft. 5in.

Condition Report:
Dense lustrous pile with strong colour, circa 6-7 mm deep in general. Central band of darked yellow in field with oxidisation to knotbars and two other bands (as seen in illustration) with partial oxidisation. Original side and end finishes. A classic example of the genre.

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Provenance:
Christies, London, 8 April 2014, lot 3.