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Antique Heriz rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran

Sotheby's
Rugs & Carpets
London | 28 Apr 2004, 02:30 PM | L04760
LOT 62
PROPERTY OF A SOUTH AFRICAN COLLECTOR
A HERIZ SILK RUG, NORTHWEST PERSIA
187 by 145cm., 6ft. 1in. by 4ft. 9in.
late 19th century
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
Lot Sold: 10,800 GBP