RARE, FINE AND EXCEPTIONAL RUG, CHIRVAN PEREPEDIL (Caucasus, late 19th century) Midnight blue field decorated with three octagonal ivory medallions inlaid with tarantulas and framed by four medallions with geometrically stylised rams' horns in tobacco, beige and brick surrounded by motifs of dragons, animals, birds and stylised flower buds. Four borders, the main one sandy, decorated with rows of beige and midnight blue floral bulbs encircled by fine crenellated stems. Wool velvet on wool foundation. Remarkable state of conservation. Beautifully fresh colours. Good general condition. Size 166 x 122 cm