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Qarabagh Horse Cover 19th C. John Wertime

Qarabagh Horse Cover

I spotted this Caucasian Qarabagh/Kazak complete bedding bag (mafrash) on www.Cloudband.com offered by one of the World's top experts in the field, my old friend John Wertime author of the landmark book Sumac Bags.

Trusted Resource List Rug & Carpet Dealers In The U.S. John Wertime.

QARABAGH HORSE COVER

  • Size: 186cm(H) x 201cm(W) / 6'1"(H) x 6'7"(W)

  • Region: West Asia ? Caucasus ? Central Caucasus ? Karabagh

  • Item Type: extiles ? Cover

  • Period / Date: 19th century ? second half (1850 - 1899)

  • Materials: wool

  • Structure / Technique: extra-weft wrapping on a balanced plain weave ground

  • Comments On Condition: in excellent condition except for small areas of discoloration in the red field

  • Full Description: Imposing in size and spectacular in color and composition, this is a top Caucasian flat-woven cover.

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J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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