Très beau tapis Chirvan décor "Samovari", laine - Lot 94

Très beau tapis Chirvan décor "Samovari", laine Beautiful Chirvan "Samovari" rug, Caucasus. Wool velvet on wool foundation. Two brick medallions and their "winged" pendants stand out on a fine honeycomb lattice over two ivory boxes. Their hearts are octagonal, bluish and decorated with floral motifs. The midnight-blue spandrels and their tortuous extensions, which frame the field, are adorned with cruciform medallions, small animals and other small multicolored symbols. Two anthracite counter-borders with carnation garlands enclose the main ivory border, enriched with oak leaves and polychrome chalices. Rare collector's item. Late 19th century Size : 290 x 155cm. Good condition. Bibliography : - Caucasian Rugs by U. SCHURMANN page 203