mid 19th century Shirvan "Akstafa" prayer rug, Southern Shirvan Region, Azerbaijan.

AN AKSTAFA PRAYER RUG
EAST CAUCASUS, MID 19TH CENTURY

Price Realized $6,250

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 2006
Oriental Rugs And Carpets Including Property From The Doris Duke Collection And The Newport Restoration Foundation
3 June 2008
New York, Rockefeller Plaza
 

Lot Description
13 - AN AKSTAFA PRAYER RUG
East Caucasus, Mid 19th Century
Approximately 5 ft. x 2 ft. 8 in. (152 cm. x 81 cm.)
 

Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN, PLEASANTVILLE, NEW YORK (LOT 13)