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 Shirvan rug, Azerbaijan. 19th century. Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques & Fine Art


Shirvan Rug
Auction:2752B. Lot: 57
Auction: Oriental Rugs & Carpets - 2752B
Location: Boston
Date / Time : September 28, 2014
Description: Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, early 20th century, two vertical rows of highly stylized polychrome palmettes surrounded by rosettes and geometric forms upon a midnight blue field, all within a cream-colored stylized tulip main border, 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 6 in.
Estimate $800-1,000