KAZAK PINWHEEL. Important, A rare and exceptional wool velvet carpet on a wool backing, featuring an original pinwheel design composed of ten medallions inlaid with stylized tarantulas and crabs, framed by two thin bands of stylized crab claws with symmetrical hook-shaped ends, and surrounded by two stylized candelabras in the form of imaginary figures on a brick-red field. Triple borders, the main one ivory-colored with motifs of rows of hooks, colored stones, and multicolored geometric floral buttons. Southern Caucasus, Azerbaijan, circa 1870. Length: 254 cm - Width: 161 cm Provenance: Private collection assembled by Mr. F., a French industrialist who lived in several countries in the South Caucasus and Russia before and after the collapse of the former Soviet Union. Bibliography: Ian Bennett; Ulrich Schurmann; Dr. Thompson; Hermann. Appraisal conducted by Mr. Frank KASSAPIAN - 06 58 68 52 26