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Antique Caucasian Shield Soumac, late 19th century, Eastern Azerbaijan


A SOUMAC RUG

EAST CAUCASUS, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Price Realized $4,780
 

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

Lot Description
A SOUMAC RUG
East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
The brick red field with polychrome shield devices overall within the indigo S-device and rosette border
Approximately 7 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 9 in. (234 cm. x 145 cm.)