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Antique Salyan (Saliani) rug, Eastern Moghan Area, Azerbaijan. Late 19th century.


AN AKSTAFA RUNNER
EAST CAUCASUS, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

Price Realized $12,925
 

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 9804

18 December 2001
New York, Rockefeller Plaza
 

Lot Description
AN AKSTAFA RUNNER
East Caucasus, Last Quarter 19th Century
Having alternating polychrome hooked medallions on the indigo field within the ivory geometric rosette border
Approximately 8ft. 7in. x 3ft. 9in. (262cm. x 114cm.)
Pre-Lot Text
VARIOUS PROPERTIES