Antique Moghan (Mughan) long rug, 19th century, Azerbaijan

A MOGHAN RUG
SOUTH EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1870

Price Realized £15,535 ($24,079)
 

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 6630
ORIENTAL RUGS & CARPETS
17 October 2002
London, King Street
 

Lot Notes
Lot Description
157 - A MOGHAN RUG
South East Caucasus, circa 1870
The ivory field with overall rosettes together with stylised palmettes issuing angular vine, in a sang-de-boeuf border of polychrome hooked motifs betweeen indigo and golden yellow floral meander stripes, a fine kilim strip at each end, corroded black, a couple of minute repairs, excellent pile
12ft.10in. x 3ft. (392cm. x 92cm.)