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Antique Shirvan kilim, Azerbaijan.


Rippon Boswell & Co.
International Auctioneers of
Rare Carpets & Textiles

Major Autumn Auction

Auction date: Saturday 26. November 2011 at 15 o'clock

 

Lot: 203
Shirvan Kilim This Shirvan kilim showing a horizontal stripe design and the typical ornamentation is finely woven from wool, with several white cotton sections. Originally the piece consisted of two panels joined at the centre, but only one panel survives. – Good condition.
Origin: East Caucasus
Dimensions: 297 x 94 cm
Age: Late 19th century
Estimate: 1,200.00