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A KARAGASHLI RUG

NORTHEAST CAUCASUS (Azerbaijan), CIRCA 1870

Price Realized $5,975

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 1448
European and Oriental Carpets
15 December 2004
New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Lot Description
A KARAGASHLI RUG
Northeast Caucasus, Circa 1870
The indigo field with geometric devices and crimson stylized pendants overall within the golden hooked device and outer flowerhead borders
Approximately 5 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. (157 cm. x 102 cm.)