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Antique Heriz rug in a saffron yellow field with a serrated leaf and rosette trellis, Azerbaijan, NW Iran, early to mid 19th century.


A NORTHWEST PERSIAN GALLERY CARPET
LATE 19TH CENTURY

Price Realized $7,200

 

Sale Information
Christies SALE 1493 —
EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL CARPETS
22 June 2005
New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Lot Description
A NORTHWEST PERSIAN GALLERY CARPET
Late 19th Century
The saffron yellow field with a serrated leaf and rosette trellis overall within the indigo flowerhead border
Approximately 15 ft. 8 in. x 6 ft. (478 x 183 cm.)