KUBA REGION, EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1880

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AN AKSTAFA PRAYER RUG
KUBA REGION, EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1880
A few minute restorations, selvages replaced, overall very good condition
5ft.9in. x 2ft.10in. (174cm. x 87cm.)

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Lot Essay

The long format and striking serrated geometric filled lattice within the double hooked ivory border are characteristic features of Akstafa prayer rugs. A very similar example, formerly in the Zaleski Collection, sold Rippon Boswell, 30 November 2019, lot 94.

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