Antique Salyan / Saliani bird rug, Southern Shirvan Region, Salyan (Saliani) District, Azerbaijan. 1880-90s.

AN AKSTAFA RUG
EAST CAUCASUS, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Price Realized $7,500
 

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
46 - AN AKSTAFA RUG
East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Approximately 10 ft. x 4 ft. 4 in. (305 cm. x 132 cm.)

Also seen at Freeman's Sale No 1268 - Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Main & 3rd Floor Gallery - Dec 14 2006