Late 19th century, 237 x 118 cm, South Caucasus, Azerbaijan

In this brown-ground Karabagh, a repeat of large diamonds is aligned on the central axis, with pairs of shield forms offset against them. Brilliant colours, a narrow, green main border of stars. – The corroded brown ground of the field has been partially repiled in most places, several inserted sections. New overcasting along the sides. Original upper finish, minimally reduced at the bottom.