AH 1294/1877 AD dated "Akstafa" prayer rug, Southern Shirvan Region, Salyan (Saliani) District, Azerbaijan.

AN AKSTAFA PRAYER RUG
EAST CAUCASUS, DATED AH 1294/1877 AD
 

Price Realized $8,365
 

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 1168
FINE EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL CARPETS
18 December 2002
New York, Rockefeller Plaza
Overview
Lot Description

178-AN AKSTAFA PRAYER RUG
East Caucasus, Dated AH 1294/1877 AD
The indigo mihrab with four quatrefoil medallions and latchhook devices within an ivory latchhook device border
Approximately 7ft. x 2ft. 11in. (213cm. x 89cm.)