A SHIRVAN AREA LEGHY RUG

Description:

Caucasus, late 19th c.
145 x 113 cm
Three blue and white-ground alternating Lesghy star motifs occupy the centre of the red-ground ground, which is covered by numerous filler motifs. Magnificent border frame with a white-ground main border with geometricised floral ornamentation. Minim. Signs of wear, minimally restored kilim ends, remnants of glue at the reverse.
German private collection, acquired before 2007