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Antique Heriz rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran

Sotheby's Ashdown House: The Winter Queen and the Earl of Craven
London | 27 Oct 2010, 10:00 AM | L10312
LOT 306
A HERIZ CARPET, NORTHWEST PERSIA
the ivory field with polychrome curled leaves and palmettes, within a dark blue border of
rosettes, palmettes and feathered leaves
approximately 367 by 278cm., 12ft., 9ft. 1in.
circa 1900
ESTIMATE 4,000-7,000 GBP
Lot Sold: 7,500 GBP