{"product_id":"antique-caucasian-dragon-soumak-rug","title":"Antique Caucasian “Dragon” Sumak Carpet","description":"\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"hLRfB_c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAntique Caucasian Dragon Sumak\u003c\/strong\u003e, originating from the kuba region is a \"documentary\" textile precisely dated to \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"hLRfB_e\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e1316 AH (1898 CE)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features the iconic “Dragon design”, where ancient mythic symbols have evolved into bold, serrated geometric forms surrounding large hexagonal medallions. What distinguishes this piece is its large Roomsize stature 315cm x 270cm and being dated\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"hLRfB_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewith the year 1316 appearing both in formal central cartouches and is unusual on Sumaks. The weave itself is exceptionally fine; unlike the typical shaggy underside of most sumaks, this rug displays a disciplined tidy back. With its rich palette and\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ebeautiful \"abrash\" colour variations, and honest age-related character, this dated piece represents a significant historical record of late-19th-century Caucasian tribal art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSize : 315cm x 270cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAge : 19th Century \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock No : SG-DRA1416\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SIEZ Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57063468433781,"sku":null,"price":3995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/6102\/0277\/files\/IMG-8613.jpg?v=1778352643","url":"https:\/\/siezgallery.com\/products\/antique-caucasian-dragon-soumak-rug","provider":"SIEZ Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}