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Antique Shirvan Prayer rug, Shirvan Region, Azerbaijan. Late 19th century.

AN EAST CAUCASIAN PRAYER RUG
CIRCA 1890
 

Price Realized £2,400 ($4,193)
 

Sale Information
Christies Sale 7078
ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
13 October 2005
London, King Street

Lot Description
AN EAST CAUCASIAN PRAYER RUG
CIRCA 1890
Full pile throughout, overall very good condition
5ft.7in. x 3ft.4in. (170cm. x 100cm.)