Antique Chondzoresk Rug, Karabagh Region, Southern Caucasus.

Name: Antique Chondzoresk Rug, Karabagh Region, Southern Caucasus.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1082925
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Description

Chondzoresk can be attributed to a village in the north-west area of Karabagh, once part of the north-west Safavid province of Azerbaijan. The area once had a large Armenian population and its capital, Shusha, is believed to have been the source of some of the great early Caucasian rugs, in particular, the 'dragon' rugs.

This magnificent rug from Chondzoresk depicts two large lozenges on a beautiful madder-red field, each with the 'S' symbols or 'dragons'. The small central square in each of the lozenges has the so-called swastika - ironically an ancient symbol of protection. The red ground has a number of stylised creatures including the double-headed sun-dog, symbolising the guardians of the gates of Paradise.

A most stunning and powerfully symbolic rug in very good condition and made during the last quarter of the nineteenth century.

Size: 2.29m x 1.35m (7' 6" x 4' 5").

Physical Dimensions

Height

229cm (90.16")

Width

135cm (53.15")

Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1082925

Dealers Internal Reference

BM2163

Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Description

Chondzoresk can be attributed to a village in the north-west area of Karabagh, once part of the north-west Safavid province of Azerbaijan.

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The area once had a large Armenian population and its capital, Shusha, is believed to have been the source of some of the great early Caucasian rugs, in particular, the 'dragon' rugs.

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

fig 1. Antique Chondzoresk Rug, Karabagh Region, Southern Caucasus.

This magnificent rug from Chondzoresk depicts two large lozenges on a beautiful madder-red field, each with the 'S' symbols or 'dragons'. The small central square in each of the lozenges has the so-called swastika - ironically an ancient symbol of protection. The red ground has a number of stylised creatures including the double-headed sun-dog, symbolising the guardians of the gates of Paradise.

A most stunning and powerfully symbolic rug in very good condition and made during the last quarter of the nineteenth century.

Size: 2.29m x 1.35m (7' 6" x 4' 5").