KURDISH CARPET

Mid to late 19th century
Handwoven, wool, natural dyes
125.9 x 45.0 in (320 x 114.5 cm)

There is a black fabric sleeve sown on the back of the carpet in case it is desired to be hung

NON-EXPORTABLE

This lot will be shipped in a roll

A Kurdish long carpet from the Caucasian region. The field contains twenty Memling guls, named after Hans Memling, the Flemish painter from the 15th century. The major border contains conjoined quartered diamonds and the outer minor border shows a clever reciprocal sawtooth design.