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Antique Caucasian Shirvan "Akstafa" prayer rug, Southern Shirvan Region, Salyan (Saliani) District, Azerbaijan. Late 19th century


AN AKSTAFA PRAYER RUG
EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1875

Price Realized $4,375
 

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 1921
Fine European And Oriental Carpets
12 December 2007
New York, Rockefeller Plaza
 

Lot Description
96 - AN AKSTAFA PRAYER RUG
East Caucasus, Circa 1875
Approximately 5 ft. 10 in. x 2 ft. 9 in. (178 cm. x 84 cm.)