AH 1292 (1875 AD) dateda antique Shirvan Marasali prayer rug, Azerbaijan.

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Sale: N08218 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Thu, 01 Jun 06 10:15 AM
 

LOT 59 (of 189)

A SHIRVAN MARASALI PRAYER RUG, EAST CAUCASUS,

8,000—12,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 10,200 USD

measurements: approximately 4ft. 6in. by 3ft. 9in. (1.37 by 1.14m.)

Description: dated 1292 (1875)

Condition Note: upper end with remnants of original flatweave, repiling, lower end with partially rewoven guard border into main border, sides later overcast, small reweaves, intermittant rewoven and repiled foldwear through vertical axis,