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Antique Kuba rug, Northern Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan


Sale 2216 Lot 67

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, three diamond medallions flanked by serrated octagons and very stylized bird motifs in dark red, rose, royal blue, gold, ivory, dark brown, and blue-green on the midnight blue field, ivory floral meander border, (slight even wear, brown corrosion), 5 ft. 2 in. by 3 ft. 6 in.


Estimate $2,500-3,500

Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques & Fine Art