Sold for:
$677
$677
Shirvan "Baku" Rug, East Caucasus, late 19th century, the rust-colored field comprised of a midnight blue hexagonal center medallion inset with a cruciform in octagon flanked by pale yellow octagons at each corner and stylized polychrome rosettes, all within an ivory and brown "kufic" main border, multiple carnation and vine minor borders, 5 ft. x 4 ft. Literature: For a similar example please see: Oriental Rugs Volume 1 , Ian Bennett, 1981, no. 300 and 301, p. 234-235.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-03-28
