Antique Shirvan Stepped Medallion Rug from Frauenknecht

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Bertram Frauenknecht
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Shirvan
PRICE $ 8,500.00 (USD)
Period / Date: 19th century  second half (1850 - 1899)
Condition: Very Good

JBOC: This is a wonderful example of what I am calling a Shirvan Stepped Medallion. The "S" border is very similar to Schurmann, Ulrich. Caucasian Rugs plate 66. I suspect that this is the product of a long line of design evolution that includes dragon carpets and 18th century sunburst carpets see Yetkin, Serare. Early Caucasian Carpets in Turkey plates 16 and 25.

For Further Reading:

Persian Rugs and Carpet Turkish Rugs Turkmen Rugs

JBOC's Notes on the Bible Southwest Asia Time Line Caucasian Rugs

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Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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