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

Sotheby's Sale: N08456 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 11 Jun 08 10:00 AM
 

LOT 83 (of 224)
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF WENDEL AND DIANE SWAN
AN AKSTAFA LONG RUG, EAST CAUCASUS,

5,000—7,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 5,000 USD

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 9ft. 11in. by 4ft. 7in. (3.02 by 1.40m.)

DESCRIPTION: circa 1890
rewoven outer guard stripes, foldwear, repiling