Lot 23
  • 23

An Akstafa long rug, East Caucasus

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wool
  • approximately 9ft. 3in. by 3ft. 10in. (2.82 by 1.17m.)

Condition

Pile ranges from 1/8 inch to low to knotheads in oxidized browns and minor foldwear areas; very small 1 x 1/3 inch reweave in field along lower right inner guard border; minor scattered repiling. Original two cord blue cotton selvages. Upper end with trimmed 1/6 inch flatwoven finish; lower end missing few rows of knots now secured with blanket stitch. Flexible handle, good overall condition.
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