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Antique Heriz rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran

Sotheby's
Carpets from the Estate of Vojtech Blau
New York | 14 Dec 2006, 10:00 AM | N08291
LOT 23
A HERIZ SILK AND METAL THREAD CARPET, NORTHWEST PERSIA,
metal selvages, polychrome warps, striped kilim end finishes
approximately 9ft. 7in. by 8ft. 2in. (2.92 by 2.49m.)
circa 1900
ESTIMATE 60,000-80,000 USD
Lot Sold: 204,000 USD