Exceptional, rare, and original Kazak Borchalou rug, Caucasu - Lot 78

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1500 - 2500 EUR
Exceptional, rare, and original Kazak Borchalou rug, Caucasu - Lot 78
Exceptional, rare, and original Kazak Borchalou rug, Caucasus, circa 1880 Wool pile on a wool backing. Brick-red field decorated with a scattering of octagonal panels inlaid with polychrome crabs and tarantulas, framing three cube-shaped medallions featuring tarantulas inlaid with stylized hourglasses (a symbol of the passage of time). Border featuring rows of star-shaped floral motifs in the form of stylized diamonds. Counter-border with a scattering of stylized pyramids (symbolizing pyramids). Highly original terminal border decorated with rows of hooks and stylized eagle heads. Dimensions: 208 x 132 cm. Good overall condition. Beautiful polychromy. The rug has been cleaned. The selvedges and finishing stitches have been repaired. Borchalou type, very original and unusual. Bibliography: Ulrich Schurmann, D’ovni Thompson, H. Roppers, Roger Bechirian, Albert Achdjian (The Fundamental Art).
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