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Antique Shirvan "Akstafa" bird rug, Southern Shirvan Region, Salyan (Saliani) District, Azerbaijan.


Sotheby's Sale: L06870 | Location: London
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 05 Apr 06 10:00 AM
 

LOT 4 (of 96)
PROPERTY OF A FAMILY
AN AKSTAFA LONG RUG, EAST CAUCASUS,

Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 3,120 GBP

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 256 by 125cm., 8ft. 5in. by 4ft. 2in.

DESCRIPTION: circa 1880

Condition Note: losses to sidecords, some losses to outer barbers' pole guard stripe