Antique caucasian akstafa rug. Very high quality wool and crisp overall drawing. Unusually delicate rendition of this border type. First rate natural colors and a dazzling array of interesting small elements. Heavy corrosion of the brown abrashed field end. Mostly good even pile. Few small creases, tiny holes and edges all rough. Clean. Early example. 3rd quarter 19th c. 2' 11 x 6' 8"