Antique Derbend or Northern Kuba rug with Zeykhur design, 19th century, published G. Griffin Lewis "The Practical Book of Oriental Rugs" (PHILADELPHIA & LONDON J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY 1913). Owned by A. U. Dilley & Co.

DAGHESTAN RUG
8' x 3'6"
FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE AUTHOR
Knot : Ghiordes. Seven to the inch horizontally and eight vertically, making fifty-six to the square inch.
This rug illustrates the best Caucasian spirit in design and workmanship.
It is glorious in color and its combination of blues, reds, yellows and greens belong to an age which is by-gone in the textile art of Caucasia.