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Antique Karadja (Karaja, Qarajeh) rug, Iranian Azerbaijan, last quarter 19th century.

Sotheby's
Carpets from the Estate of Vojtech Blau
New York | 14 Dec 2006, 10:00 AM | N08291
LOT 79
A KARADJA CARPET, NORTHWEST PERSIA,
flatwoven end finishes
approximately 14ft. by 11ft. 9in. (4.27 by 3.58m.)
last quarter 19th century
ESTIMATE 30,000-40,000 USD
Lot Sold: 45,000 USD