Original Chirvan Kouba Caucasus Late 19th early 20th century Dated 1320 (date of the Hegira) Dimensions 166 x 087 cm Prayer rug Wool velvet on wool foundation Some slight natural oxidation Fairly good condition Beautiful polychromy Abraded midnight blue field (natural wool change) decorated with a stylised mihrab in the shape of a hat (the gateway to heaven) decorated with rows of polychrome geometric floral bulbs Double Prussian blue spandrels with stylised birds and animals Ivory border with stylised flowers and foliage stems