CAUCASUS. An original and very old Talich carpet. Wool pile on a wool backing (natural oxidation and wear, restorations, edging, and fringes). Field featuring diagonal bands and stripes inlaid with rows of stylized, polychrome botehs. Four borders, the main one ivory-colored and studded with medallions of geometrically stylized, multicolored floral bulbs. Circa 1870. Length: 236 cm - Width: 118 cm Bibliography: Ulrich Schurman, Ian Bennett, Edwin Gans-Ruedin. Expert: Mr. Frank KASSAPIAN