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Antique Shirvan "Marasali" rug, Azerbaijan.

A SHIRVAN RUG

EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1900

Price Realized (Set Currency) $5,378
 
Sale Information
Christies Sale 1214
fine european and oriental carpets
19 June 2003
New York, Rockefeller Plaza
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Lot Description
A SHIRVAN RUG
East Caucasus, Circa 1900
Having polychrome rows of stylized blossom vines within an ivory Marsali-type border
Approximately 5ft. 11in. x 3ft. 4in. (180cm. x 102cm.)