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Antique Shirvan "Akstafa" bird rug, Southern Shirvan Region, Salyan (Saliani) District, Azerbaijan.

Sale 2304 Lot 5. Oct 08 2005 12:00 EST Boston
Akstafa Long Rug, Southeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (rewoven end, brown corrosion), 8 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $4000  to $6000
Sold for $5287.50
Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques & Fine Art