Shirvan carpet, the Caucasus
295 x 145cm
late 19th century
ID 1890
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A good Caucasian rug of a type not often encountered in large sizes such as this. In good overall condition and with a large range of vegetable colours. Shirvan is a historical region in the eastern Caucasus, today part of the Republic of Azerbaijan, stretching from the western shores of the Caspian Sea to the Kura river.