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Mid 19th century Bordjalou rug, Karapapakh tribe. published in Schurmann's Caucasian rugs 1990 plate 12

 

Austria Auction Company>Fine Antique Oriental Rugs III>Lot 47

Description
Borjalu Kazak, published Schurmann
Caucasian rugs 1990 plate 12
4ft. 7in. x 4ft. 9in.
Caucasus circa 1850
Condition: good, original selvedges and ends, two small sewn fold lines, corroded brown
Wool warp, wool weft, wool pile
Condition
Condition: good, original selvedges and ends, two small sewn fold lines, corroded brown