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Antique Karabagh rug with "Moghan / Memling Gül" design, late 19th century, Elisabethpol Governorate (Елизаветпольская губерния), Zangezur Uyezd, Azerbaijan.

Bonhams Auctioneers
Sale 16159 - Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets, 17 Dec 2008
San Francisco and Los Angeles

Lot No: 6120
A Moghan rug
South Central Caucasus,
late 19th century
size approximately 5ft. 6in. x 8ft. 3in.

Estimate: $5,000 - 8,000