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Antique Derbend rug in a golden yellow field with overall stylised floral panels, 19th century 




A DAGHESTAN RUG
EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1890

Price Realized £2,390 ($3,466)
 

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 6568
ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
25 April 2002
London, King Street
 

Lot Description
186-A DAGHESTAN RUG
East Caucasus, circa 1890
The golden yellow field with overall stylised floral panels, in a rust-red border of linked hooked panels together with minute triangles between ivory S-motif and plain stripes, minute repair in one corner otherwise very good condition
5ft.5in. x 3ft.6in. (165cm. x 107cm.)