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


A MOGHAN RUNNER
SOUTHEAST CAUCASUS, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

Price Realized $5,736

 

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 1214
FINE EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL CARPETS
19 June 2003
New York, Rockefeller Plaza
 

Lot Description
151-A MOGHAN RUNNER
Southeast Caucasus, Last Quarter 19th Century
The indigo field with polychrome stylized floral elements and hooked devices overall within the ivory rosette border
Approximately 9ft. 6in. x 3ft. 9in. (290cm. x 114cm.)