The Bortz Chelaberd (Eagle Kazak) Rug

Caucasus Circa 1800

In a discussion of great Karabagh rugs Irwin Kirsch nominated this one saying:

"This definitely has impact and power! It is rare and the single medallion depicts an early age. Sotheby's says circa 1800. What is most important are the two opposing shields at the top and bottom of the medallion. Having talked with several rug dealers and collectors, they believe there are less than a handful in existence. I believe that Jim Burns owns one and have personally seen one in a private collection. The latter was more squarish and had a much wider crab border, both attributes of an older Cherabert rug."