AN ALPAN KUBA LONG RUG, SOUTH CAUCASUS

AN ALPAN KUBA LONG RUG, SOUTH CAUCASUS

first half 19th century

with vase design

approximately 320 by 117cm; 10ft. 6in., 3ft. 10in.

Condition Report:
Good evenly sheared dense pile overall, 2-3 millimetre in depth with dark browns oxidized. Two approaching knot bars, and some very minor localized spots of wear to knot bars. Overall in lovely condition. Side cords could do with some overcasting as there are some losses. Original end finishes could do with being stabilized. There are some losses to the pile of the edge of the guard stripes, which could be restored if desired. Very rich colours and a lovely border. A nice thing.

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Provenance:
Rippon Boswell, Wiesbaden, 31 May 2014, lot 137