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AH 1303 (1886 AD) dated Derbend rug in the prayer niche on the ivory floral trellis field






A DAGHESTAN PRAYER RUG,
DATED AH 1303/1886 AD,

Price Realized $3,107


Sale Information
Christie's Sale 1308
THE HOUSE SALE
2 - 3 December 2003
New York, Rockefeller Plaza
 

Lot Description
282-A DAGHESTAN PRAYER RUG,
Dated AH 1303/1886 AD,
the prayer niche on the ivory floral trellis field within the indigo stylized leaf border
Approximately 5ft. 1in. x 3ft. 7in. (155cm. x 107cm.)