Antique Bijov Rug, Shirvan Region, Eastern Caucasus.

Name: Antique Bijov Rug, Shirvan Region, Eastern Caucasus.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1049661
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Description

I love the indigo-blue ground in this small, square nineteenth century Bijov rug from the eastern Caucasus incorporating a stunning array of natural colours throughout.

Looking closely at the design, there are 'birds-heads lozenges, floral motifs and zoomorphic bird-like creatures. The main ivory border with its continuous vine symbolising the eternal cycle of life, is a popular border in this part of the eastern Caucasus.

The pile, which was originally cropped short to give a beautifully defined pattern to the symbols, is evenly-low all over. This is a great, collectible rug.

Size: 1.68m x 1.39m (5' 6" x 4' 7").

Physical Dimensions

Height

168cm (66.14")

Width

139cm (54.72")

Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1049661

Dealers Internal Reference

BM1915

Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Description

I love the indigo-blue ground in this small, square nineteenth century Bijov rug from the eastern Caucasus incorporating a stunning array of natural colours throughout.

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Looking closely at the design, there are 'birds-heads lozenges, floral motifs and zoomorphic bird-like creatures.

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The main ivory border with its continuous vine symbolising the eternal cycle of life, is a popular border in this part of the eastern Caucasus.

The pile, which was originally cropped short to give a beautifully defined pattern to the symbols, is evenly-low all over. This is a great, collectible rug.

Size: 1.68m x 1.39m (5' 6" x 4' 7").