A Gendje Kazak long rug, Central Caucasus

illegibly dated upper right hand corner

Overall measurements: 129cm across the top, 140cm across the bottom, 310cm along left side, 316cm along right side Long glossy wool with very good clear, bright colour, strong clean yellows, pile generally approximately 3-5mm in length, partial oxidisation to the walnut brown, handful of minute repairs; red flatwoven ends with braiding at upper end, lower edge with knotted fringe with some losses to tassels, with repaired fold kink in the lower right outer guard, side cords in good condition, overall a lovely example in very good condition
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For another example of a Gendje long rug within this sale see lot 6.