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Although there are extant examples similar to this shadda, ours has a rare square format and achieves a simplicity of design by eliminating secondary and filler motifs.
LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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A SOUTH CAUCASIAN VERNEH SHADDA
Last Quarter 19th Century
The indigo field with five rows of camels and figures on horseback with birds within a reciprocal trefoil border
Approximately 5ft. 7in. x 5ft. 2in. (170cm. x 157cm.)
Last Quarter 19th Century
The indigo field with five rows of camels and figures on horseback with birds within a reciprocal trefoil border
Approximately 5ft. 7in. x 5ft. 2in. (170cm. x 157cm.)