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Antique Shirvan rug, Southern Shirvan Region, Salyan (Saliani) District, Azerbaijan


AN AKSTAFA RUNNER
EAST CAUCASUS, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

Price Realized $4,935
 

Sale Information
Christie'sSale 9804
18 December 2001
New York, Rockefeller Plaza
 

Lot Description
AN AKSTAFA RUNNER
East Caucasus, Last Quarter 19th Century
The red field with four octagonal medallions and various geometric devices within an ivory latchbox border
Approximately 8 ft. x 3ft. 10in. (244cm. x 117cm.)