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Antique Heriz silk rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran, 19th century.


Lot Notes
The knot count is approximately 9V x 7H knots per cm. sq.

Price Realized $63,955

Sale Information
Christies SALE 5106 —
ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
24 April 2012
London, King Street

Lot Description
A SILK HERIZ RUG
NORTH WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1870
Overall very good condition
6ft.4in. x 4ft.6in. (193cm. x 137cm.)