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AH 1238 (=1821AD) dated Southern Kazak or Western Ganja Prayer rug / namazlyg


A KAZAK PRAYER RUG
SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS, DATED AH 1238/1821AD

Price Realized $7,050
 

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 9546
FINE EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL CARPETS
13 December 2000
New York, Rockefeller Plaza
 

Lot Description
A KAZAK PRAYER RUG
Southwest Caucasus, Dated AH 1238/1821AD
Having an ivory prayer arch containing hooked devices on a tomato red field within a camel T-vinery border
Approximately 5ft. x 3ft. 9in. (152cm. x 114cm.)

Pre-Lot Text
FINE EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
WEDNESDAY, 13 DECEMBER 2000
LOTS 1 - 170