- Lot 80

Lot n° 80
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- Lot 80
Exceptional, rare and very old Kumurdju - Koula (Asia Minor, Turkey) around 1860 Wool velvet on wool foundation The kumurdju koula are part of the rare koula carpets, called coal koula (the bottom is brown with carbon, hence the natural oxidations) Dark brown field decorated with six medallions in the form of stylized turtle shells geometrically polychrome surrounded by branches and crenellated stems in twists of palmettes and stylized floral bulbs Seven borders of which the main one is Prussian blue with interlacing lace branches in the form of pyramids (symbol of immortality) inlaid with ruby floral buds. Beautiful polychromy In a remarkable state of conservation, beautiful freshness of colors 340 x 137 cm Provenance : former private collection
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