A rare antique “Peacock” Verneh flatweave tribal cover, Azerbijan/Caucaus. Design of stylised bird motifs on a blue and red field. All natural colours. The ultimate collectors piece with an open and spacious design. Second half 19th century. 180×125 cm.
Provenance: Once in the collection of the Copenhagen carpet dealer Erling Wiinstedt. Literature, related Ex.: Doris Eder. Orientteppiche, Munich 1990. Band 1: Kaukasische teppiche. Pl. 412–413. Landreau/Pickering 1969, Flat woven rugs. Related Ex. at plate 95. Brian W. MacDonalds, 2017. Tribal rugs, treasures of the black tent. Related Ex. at P. 279. Peter Bausback, 1983 Munich. Kelim. Related Ex. at Pl. 109–110. P. 190–191.
Seller informs: IngenCondition report available on request