Antique Kuba rug, North East Azerbaijan

Lot 533
A rare Kuba rug, North East Caucasus
Third quarter 19th century, 6ft. x 3ft.4in. 1.83m. x 1.02m.
Slight even wear overall. This represents a very rare type with a particularly beautiful and unusual border.
See Bennett, Oriental Rugs vol. I: Caucasian, for a closely related example.

Woolley & Wallis,

Thursday 16th January 2003

Salisbury Salerooms Ltd.
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