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Antique Heriz rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran


A HERIZ CARPET
NORTHWEST PERSIA, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

Price Realized $41,125


Sale Information
Christies SALE 9804 —
FINE EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
18 December 2001
New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Lot Description
A HERIZ CARPET
Northwest Persia, Last Quarter 19th Century
Having a blue-green petalform medallion on the brick red field within a soft red palmette border
Approximately 10ft. 6in. x 8ft. 7in. (320cm. x 262cm.)