Life Tree Carpet - 1,000 dram 2018

Modern Silver Commemorative - 220

The Life Tree carpet is characterized with the richness of versions, which are mainly represented in the form of the medallions’ regular row covering the entire carpet.
The carpet field consists of ornamental combination of skew bands. In the center of the carpet are diamond-shaped medallions with the tree of life inside which is decorated with buds and stylized fruit. The wall-shaped crenellated border consists of cross-like small patterns. A row of animal-shaped buds stretches to the center.
The ornamental band has a chain-shaped, ringed structure typical to cross-stones.
The Life Tree Carpet woven in late 19th century in Artsakh region is kept in the History Museum of Armenia (HMA collection № 11601-2).

Obverse: the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia and an ornament of Floral-Cross Carpet, 15th century, Vaspurakan region.
Reverse: the Life Tree Carpet, the late 19th century, Artsakh region.

Denomination: 1,000 dram
Metal: Silver 925
Weight: 33.6g
Diameter: 32.5x48mm
Mintage: up to 250 pcs.
Edge: Plain
Strike quality: Proof