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Antique Black Ground Qarabagh Blossom Long Rug in the St. Petersburg Style

About the Item

This elegant floral runner belongs to a rare subgroup of early rugs from the Qarabagh Khanate, ornated by motifs inspired by French Savonnerie and Aubusson carpets. During the nineteenth century rugs such as this one were commissioned by the Russian aristocracy to decorate their St. Petersburg palaces in the European style. Today these rugs are are well appreciated for their noble yet understated qualities, so subtly permeated with an old world feeling.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 45.67 in (116 cm)Length: 213.39 in (542 cm)
  • Style:
    Bessarabian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Very minor scattered reweaves.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Alberto Levi Gallery 050171stDibs: LU954931814322

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