Karabagh Rugs: A Kasim Ushak Carpet Karabagh Region

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JBOC attribution Caucasian Rugs - Karabagh rug - Northern Nagorno Karabakh - Kazanbulak

RIPPON BOSWELL & CO. GROSSE HERBSTAUKTION - Rare & antique Carpets, Flat-weaves, Textiles

Auction 59 16th November 2002

Oriental Rugs/Caucasian Rugs: Karabagh Rugs: A Kasim Ushak Carpet Karabagh Region

Lot Nr.: 21

Title: A KASIM USHAK CARPET

Origin: South Caucasus, Karabagh Region, late 19th century
Size: approx. 330 x 125 cm
Estimate EUR: 5,000
Notes on Condition - Literature References
Both ends re-knotted, overcast selvages, corroded browns.
Lit: WRIGHT, RICHARD & WERTIME, JOHN, Caucasian Carpets & Covers. The Weaving Culture. London 1995. no. 41, page 96

For Further Reading:

Guide to Rugs & Books

La Miniature En Orient

JBOC's Notes on the Bible

Southwest Asia Time Line

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J. Barry O'Connell Jr.