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Antique Kuba Alpan rug, late 19th century, Northern Hillside Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan


A KUBA RUNNER

EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1870

Price Realized $8,365

Estimate$6,000 - $10,000

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 1448
european and oriental carpets
15 December 2004
New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Lot Description
A KUBA RUNNER
East Caucasus, Circa 1870
The corroded brown field with a stylized floral lattice overall within a cream serrated leaf and wine goblet border
Approximately 10 ft. 5 in. x 2 ft. 10 in. (317 cm. x 85 cm.)