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KOUBA carpet (Caucasus-Shirvan), late 19th century Dimensions:...

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KOUBA carpet (Caucasus-Shirvan), late 19th century Dimensions: 160 x 124cm. Technical features: Wool velvet on wool foundation. A rare old gold field supports a polychrome vegetal decoration, formed of exuberant cruciform flowers linked by multicolored leafy stems. Couples of elegantly stylized birds are harmoniously interspersed, separated by geometric kotchaks and central floral compositions. Two borders with lady's pawns enclose another border with a series of small ivory medallions with cruciform hearts.