2'4" X 4'5" Antique Caucasian Seychour Small Rug [SH-015] dowry

2'4" X 4'5" Antique Caucasian Seychour Small Rug [SH-015] dowryCollector's Notes: Antique Caucasian Seychour small rug. This small Caucasian rug was woven in the 2nd half of the 19th century by the Seychour artisans. Features a field design depicting the Seychour cross which resembles an abstract garden scene interspersed by birds and flower motifs on dark blue background. The major border features colorful floral palmettes with inner cross that is connected by curvilinear lines, also referred to as the 'crab

Two columns of ivory

Condition: Good condition with slight light loss to sides

Nearly full pile

Two minor stains from what appeared to be an old planter

Beautiful Baluch tribal rug originating from Afghanistan

Images of deer depicted in textiles from China may suggest longevity or fortune

Original alternating color selvage

Five tiny old repairs

This piece features an interlocking bird latch hook border enclosing a glowing blue field with curvilinear and square pointed leaves in striking scarlet-red etched in ivory outlining

Dimensions: 4'2" X 8'11"

The 4 x 13 gol field shows saturated colors

a few animals