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

Sotheby's
Fine Rugs & Carpets including Islamic Textiles
London | 15 Oct 2003, 02:00 PM | L03761
LOT 122
A HERIZ SILK CARPET, NORTH WEST PERSIA
304 by 274cm., 10ft. by 9ft.
second half 19th century
ESTIMATE 60,000-80,000 GBP
Lot Sold: 72,000 GBP
PROVENANCE
Sotheby's New York, 11th December 1991, lot 203.
CATALOGUE NOTE
V-Hcm: 9-10/9-10