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


A HERIZ CARPET
NORTHWEST PERSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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Sale Information
Christies SALE 9018 —
FINE EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL CARPETS
17 December 1998
New York, Park Avenue

Lot Description
A HERIZ CARPET
Northwest Persia, Late 19th Century
Having an enlarged polychrome petalform medallion anchored on the ivory field within a brick red tortoise device border
Approximately 13ft. 6in. x 9ft. 9in. (411cm. x 297cm.)