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Outstanding Sky Blue Antique Bakshaish Carpet with Sun Yellow Central Diamond

About the Item

The subtly changing sky-blue background of this fascinating carpet, obtained by means of a number of colour gradations, creates the impression of a sea on which floats a sun-like lozenge, spangled by polychrome rosettes. The refined primitivism of certain rug typologies from Azerbaijan is often the result of a fusion between the abstract tribal tradition and the more cultured one derived from the sophisticated urban ateliers. The excellent preservation of this example enables it to represent the pinnacle of nineteenth century Azerbaijani rug weaving, and probably one of the highest manifestations of an antique decorative carpet in general. An extremely rare carpet of great beauty in mint condition, as well as an excellent example of how a rug can become part of a heirloom.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 105.12 in (267 cm)Length: 150.4 in (382 cm)
  • Style:
    Bakshaish (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Alberto Levi Gallery 000121stDibs: LU954934171062

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