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CHIRVAN carpet (Caucasus), late 19th century Dimensions:...

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CHIRVAN carpet (Caucasus), late 19th century Dimensions: 126 x 120cm. Technical features: Wool velvet on wool foundation. A brick field sown with small animals, figures, hourglasses, stars, ornaments and symbolic forms, hosts four stylized medallions, entomological in form, polychrome, serrated and chequered (kilim-style decoration). An anthracite border with cruciform florets flanks the main ivory border, with multicolored "S" braces. Navy and brick border with chess pieces in positive and negative.