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Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

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Antique Kuba Afshan Blossom rug, third quarter 19th century,  Southern Kuba Region, Chirakh-Qala District (Zagli, Ugah, Tekye, Nohurlar villages), North East Azerbaijan.


Lot 223
Kuba 'Blossom' rug, Divichi region,
east Caucasus, about 1880,
6ft. x 4ft. 1.83m. x 1.22m.
Overall even wear, slight losses both ends.

Finely woven and with design characteristics of both Shirvan and Kuba Chichi rugs.

Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury Salerooms Ltd. "Carpets and Rugs"
Sale 17/01/2002