Qarabagh Horse Cover 19th C. John Wertime

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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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