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Antique Kuba Dragon flatweave rug, late 19th century, Northern Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan


A SEYCHOUR DRAGON SOUMAC CARPET
EAST CAUCASUS, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Price Realized $3,360


Sale Information
Christies Sale 1493
EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL CARPETS
22 June 2005
New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Lot Description
A SEYCHOUR DRAGON SOUMAC CARPET
East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
The rust-red field with stylized serrated leaf forms containing hooked devices flanked by decorative octagons within a lapis blue serrated diamond and geometric device border
Approximately 11 ft. 6 in. x 7 ft. 9 in. (351 x 236 cm.)
Pre-Lot Text
VARIOUS PROPERTIES