White Ground Star Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, first half 19th century, wool/wool/indigo-blue wefts, rare star Kazak with characteristic pattern and yellow C-Gul border, high-quality and exceptionally naturaldyes (very good aubergine tones), archaic stardesign with human and animal motifs, one of the rarest Caucasian patterns, absolutely unique, a similar rug was in the famous Ballard collection, approx. 220 x 152 cm, condition: (both head-ends minimal reduced, overall original condition with no repairs, for the high age good condition), (Literature Comp.: U.Schürmann, Teppiche aus dem Orient, p.132/133. Literature Comp.II: W.Grote-Hasenbalg, Der Orientteppich, Seine Geschichte und seine Kultur, Band II, fig.30. Literature Comp.III: J.Eskenazi, Tappeto Orientale. Literature Comp.IV: Hali, Issue 105) . Special-Auction: Antique, old and decorative collector rugs & carpets. Please ask for condition- reports and more high-resolution detail photos. Department Rugs & Carpets, teppich, teppiche, tapis, tappeto, tappeti, alfromba.