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Antique Southern Salyan rug, Azerbaijan. Second half 19th century.


Lot: 97
Saliani A Saliani with an undecorated met hane field in a brilliant red, which combines with the wide, white main border to give the item a bright appearance. Almost always woven in long formats, Salianis are often mistaken for Talish rugs, however they clearly differ from the latter in knotting structure and wool material. – Restored sides, replaced lower finish, uniformly low pile.
Origin: South West Caucasus
Dimensions: 395 x 106 cm
Age: Late 19th century
Estimate: 3,600.00 €

Rippon Boswell & Co.
International Auctioneers of rare
Carpets & TextilesMajor Spring Auction

Auction date: Saturday 28. May 2011 at 15 o'clock