Exceptionnel et rare tapis Kizim-Ouchak, laine - Lot 91

Exceptionnel et rare tapis Kizim-Ouchak, laine Exceptional and rare Kizim-Ouchak rug, Caucasus-Armenia. Wool pile on wool foundation. A brick field, dated 1914 and inscribed with Armenian letters, supports in its center the cruciform "foundations of a church", old gold, adorned with Saint Andrew's crosses and small quadruple crosses. A large diamond-shaped medallion with navy arrows houses a brick octagon surrounded by four ivory double-headed eagles. The central motif is framed by four representations of the "dragon", composed of stylized polychrome silhouettes set against a braced ivory background. Two "symbolic lamps" in navy, brick and ivory hang from two trees of life. The decoration is completed by four angular multicolored cruciform floral compositions. The main old-gold border features a succession of geometric floral caissons known as "Coufique decor", framed by two counter-borders of brick, navy and water-green chess pieces in positive/negative. Two-tone ivory and brick highlights. A magnificent rug symbolizing the syncretism between proto-Armenian pagan beliefs and the Christianity adopted in 301 AD. Exceptional for its size and decoration. Collector's item. Early 20th century. Dimensions : 281 x 205cm.