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Early Azerbaijan rug, NW Iran. mid 19th century


A NORTH WEST PERSIAN RUNNER
CIRCA 1880

Price Realized £2,250 ($3,809)

Sale Information
Christie's SALE 7616 —
ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
10 October 2008
London, King Street

Lot Description
A NORTH WEST PERSIAN RUNNER
CIRCA 1880
Light overall wear, corroded black, minute touches of repiling
10ft.10in. x 3ft. (329cm. x 92cm.)