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Antique Caucasian Kazak rug, 19th century, NW Azerbaijan

Sale 2304 Lot 123
Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, mid-19th century, (minor end reweave, repiled areas in center, black corrosion), 5 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 7 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Oriental Rugs & Carpets Auction: October 8, 2005
Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Arts