Shirvan

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second half 19th century, 160 x 108 cm, East Caucasus

This rare Shirvan displays a field design of slightly sinuous diagonal stripes in kaleidoscopic colours and a horizontal row of tiny crosses at the lower end of the field. The narrow white main border contains diagonal leaves with sharply serrated outlines. An outer border of reciprocal trefoils.

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Good condition.

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Shirvan

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Estimate €6,000-€7,500Jun 6, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany

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