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Antique Ganja (Genje, Gendje, Gendge) rug, "Ancient Ganja" design, late 19th century, Azerbaijan


Lot: 45
Genje Long Rug A long rug from the Genje area with a rare design of vertical stripes – ten narrow bands in white, red, green, yellow and blue containing small plant motifs. A narrow, single stripe border of rosettes on a red ground. – Restored upper finish, original selvedges. Low pile, several rewoven areas.
Origin: Central Caucasus
Size: 394 x 99 cm
Age: Late 19th century
Estimate: 3.000,00 €

Catalogue: Major Spring Auction
Rippon Boswell
Auction date: Saturday 23. May 2009 at 03 PM