Ancient Shirvan - Lot 186

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300 - 400 EUR
Ancient Shirvan - Lot 186
Ancient Shirvan Caucasus Late 19th century Dimensions 140 x 106 cm Wool velvet on a wool backing Some slight natural discoloration (evidence of age) Fairly good overall condition Beautiful polychromy Midnight blue field decorated with a very large central medallion flanked by double mirhabs (the gates of heaven), adorned with four old-pink panels featuring geometrically stylized motifs of crab claws, hooks, and tarantulas in polychrome Main ivory border decorated with rows of stylized turtle shells Bibliography: Ulrich Schurmann, Dr. Thompson, H. Roppers, Edwin Gans-Ruedin (The Caucasian Carpet)
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