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Antique Kazak rug with Moghan (Memling) Guls, 19th century, Azerbaijan

Kazak carpet with superimposed medallions. Southwestern Caucasus, 19th century, Venice, Rascid Rahaim Collection.
This Caucasian style was based on the elements made larger and arranged sparsely, three large octagonal medallions enclosing
a stepped profile polygon are the primary elements and are complimented by small, geometric figures that fill the field.