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Antique Southern Shirvan rug, Salyan (Saliani) District, Azerbaijan.

Sale: N07882 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Tue, 01 Apr 03 10:15 AM

LOT 27 (of 148)

AN AKSTAFA LONG RUG, EAST CAUCASUS,

5,000—7,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 7,800 USD

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 10ft. 8in. by 4ft. 3in. (3.25 by 1.29m.)

DESCRIPTION: circa 1880 oxidized charcoals, splits and tears generally cobbled on reverse