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Antique Heriz rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran, late 19th century.

A HERIZ CARPET
NORTHWEST PERSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Price Realized  $25,000

Christies SALE 2203 —
500 YEARS: DECORATIVE ARTS EUROPE INCLUDING CARPETS FROM THE CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART
24 November 2009
New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Lot Description
A HERIZ CARPET
Northwest Persia, Late 19th Century
Approximately 14 ft. 8 in. (447 cm.) x 9 ft. 3 in. (282 cm.)