378. A dignified antique Baku Caucasian Rug

378. Provenance: Baku (village of Amer Adshan?), Azerbaijan, The Caucasus

Age: Circa 1920

Size: 146 x 104 cm

Condition: Fair. Some areas of wear and fold-wear. Loss at both ends (secured). Some reweaves.

Notes: A restained pallette typical of the Baku area, this small rug has a fine repeat of cresselated minor medallions, and a field full of 'Solomon's stars' and flower heads.