Large soumakh or sumakh carpet, Caucasus, late 19th century Wool, sumak weave (sumac, soumac, soumak), decorated with three main polychrome medallions in a central red field. 295 x 247 cm Fair condition. Synthetic pink dye (aniline). Wear, apparent wefts in places. Numerous minor restorations. Deformation on one side following a repaired tear. Corrosion in browns and blacks. Provenance : Former collection of Michael Pacha Portakalian (1842-1897), high-ranking official at the court of Sultan Abdulhamid II, then by descent.