Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Caucasus, Late 19th Century – This outstanding antique Caucasian rug from Shirvan features an artful combination of vibrant colors and archaic protection symbols that are combined to create a regal, well-balanced composition. The deep midnight blue field is decorated with a towering pillar of stepped lozenges and complex end pieces that are adorned with geometric animals. Small-scale protection symbols and decorative motifs dot the deep, dark space that surrounds the towering stacked lozenge pillar. Artful borders rendered in a lively combination of ochre yellow, crimson and Persian blue showcase a diverse assortment of decorative goz motifs and ornate S-hooks that are designed to provide protection from the evil eye.
Nazmiyal Collection Archive Record
This rug has been sold and is preserved in the Nazmiyal Collection digital archive for historical documentation and collector education.
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Blue Background Tribal Geometric Antique 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug 46353
Size: 4 ft 1 in x 9 ft (1.24 m x 2.74 m)
Origin: Caucasian Rugs
Style: Shirvan Rugs
Lavishly detailed, this stunning antique Caucasian rug features an archetypal stacked-lozenge composition that is surrounded by an array of vibrant symbols.
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