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Antique Heriz rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran

Sotheby's Arts of the Islamic World
London | 07 Oct 2009, 10:30 AM | L09723
LOT 268
A HERIZ SILK RUG, NORTHWEST PERSIA
approximately 140 by 113cm., 4ft. 7in. by 3ft. 8in.
circa1875
ESTIMATE 10,000-15,000 GBP
Lot Sold: 21,250 GBP