CENTRAL ASIAN CARPET

Late 19th century
Handwoven, wool, natural dyes
75.5 x 48.25 in (192 x 122.5 cm)

There is a black fabric sleeve sewn on the back of the carpet in case it is desired to be hung

NON-EXPORTABLE

This lot will be shipped in a roll

A rare Central Asian Julkhyr (meaning bearskin) carpet from the region straddling present-day Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. The weaving is made in two halves that have been sewn together to form a squarish shape. The surface of the carpet is covered with interconnected diamond lozenges, each of which is filled with a crab icon. A minimal running dog and ram horns border surrounds the perimeter.