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Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

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Difference between synthetically and naturally dyed rugs

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Christie's Antique Kuba ZEJWA RUG, possibly woven in the northern Kuba Region, not in Zejwa / Zeyve or Alikhanly villages. Azerbaijan, last quarter 19th century, 129 x 183cm

Price Realized $4,780

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 1448
European and Oriental carpets
15 December 2004
New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Lot Description
A ZEJWA RUG
East Caucasus, Last Quarter 19th Century
Having three enlarged serrated medallions on the deep walnut brown field within the ivory and indigo running dog border
Approximately 6 ft. x 4 ft. 3 in. (183 cm. x 129 cm.)