Description

second half 19th century, 196 x 152 cm, East Caucasus, Kuba

The memorable design of dragon sumakhs with their sprawling forms derives from historic models produced in the workshops of the southern Caucasus. Woven in the Kuba region, our small-format example stands out on account of its massive, angular devices drawn in light colours.

Condition

Brown areas corroded and rewoven. Otherwise in good condition.

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Dragon Sumakh

Lot 0092

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

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Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany

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