Karatchoff rug, Caucasus - Armenia - Lot 104

Karatchoff rug, Caucasus - Armenia Late 19th century. Wool velvet on wool foundation. A frame, composed of a navy and emerald main border, adorned with polychrome stylized chalices and oak leaves, flanked by two two-tone ivory and brick sawtooth counterborders, encloses a brick field supporting a large, octagonal ivory and sky gigogne medallion with hooks, entomological and cruciform boxes, multicolored floral medallions and kotchaks (ram's horns) in opposition. The whole is set on a speckled counter-field and framed by four ivory and sky boxes decorated with Medes stars and hooks, entomological shapes and small gems. Anthracite and sky highlights. A fine example of Armenian craftsmanship. Dimensions: 240 x 162 cm Worn, as is. SOLD BY DESIGNATION