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Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

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Antique Kuba Seychour rug, late 19th century, Northern Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan.





Lot 84 - A SEYCHOUR SOUMAC RUNNER
EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1850

Price Realized £25,850 ($37,560)

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 6423
DAVIDE HALEVIM : MAGNIFICENT CARPETS & TAPESTRIES
14 February 2001
London, King Street

Lot Description
A SEYCHOUR SOUMAC RUNNER
EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1850
The shaded green field with diagonal rows of polychrome stylised floral sprays in a shaded pink hooked angular vine meander between light blue running-dog stripes, knotted fringe at each end, localised wear
9ft. x 3ft.1in. (273cm. x 95cm.)