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Antique Shirvan rug, Southern Shirvan Region, Salyan (Saliani) District, Azerbaijan. 1850-75


Sale 2304 Lot 91. Oct 08 2005 12:00 EST Boston
Akstafa Long Rug, Southeast Caucasus, third quarter 19th century, (rewoven ends), 9 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $10000 to $12000
Sold for $9165
Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques & Fine Art

Note: This is not a Karabagh rug as it is claimed by some authors and websites.