Antique Caucasian Shirvan Long Rug, Dated 1855, Superb Colour and Condition.

Name: Antique Caucasian Shirvan Long Rug, Dated 1855, Superb Colour and Condition.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA716656
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Description

Size: 9ft 0in x 4ft 3in (275 x 130cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan long rug with Memling gul design, dated 1855..

Dated 1271 which is 1855.

An outstanding and early Caucasian Shirvan long rug with three rows of thirteen small Memling guls within boxed octagons on a dark indigo blue ground. The dye quality and range of colours is really superb and demonstrate Caucasian weaving of the highest quality. The rug is framed by an ivory ground Kufic border which contains the date panel. There are also two human figures in the lower left hand side of the border.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and almost full pile, the rug retains a small original kilim end finish at both ends. The rug is in original condition with no re-weaving.

A scarce dated Shirvan rug in outstanding condition suitable for adding to any collection.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-342.

Physical Dimensions

Height

275cm (108.27")

Width

130cm (51.18")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA716656

Dealers Internal Reference

H-342

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Description

Size: 9ft 0in x 4ft 3in (275 x 130cm).

Antique Caucasian Shirvan long rug with Memling gul design, dated 1855..

Dated 1271 which is 1855.

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An outstanding and early Caucasian Shirvan long rug with three rows of thirteen small Memling guls within boxed octagons on a dark indigo blue ground.

Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The dye quality and range of colours is really superb and demonstrate Caucasian weaving of the highest quality. The rug is framed by an ivory ground Kufic border which contains the date panel. There are also two human figures in the lower left hand side of the border.

fig 1. ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN SHIRVAN LONG RUG, DATED 1855, SUPERB COLOUR AND CONDITION. — fig 1. Antique Caucasian Shirvan Long Rug, Dated 1855, Superb Colour and Condition.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and almost full pile, the rug retains a small original kilim end finish at both ends. The rug is in original condition with no re-weaving.

A scarce dated Shirvan rug in outstanding condition suitable for adding to any collection.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: H-342.