Type of Rug: Caucasion Rugs, Shirvan Region

JBOC Comments: I am not convinced that Shirvan is a meaningful name for this group. This is an Azeri rug.

Auction Catalogue Description:

Sotheby's Auctions » Carpets » lot 21

Sale N07977
PROPERTY OF A CALIFORNIA COLLECTOR
A SHIRVAN PRAYER RUG, EAST CAUCASUS,
New York 6,000—8,000 USD Session 1
02 Apr 04 10:15 AM
MEASUREMENTS
approximately 4ft. 4in. by 3ft. 4in. (1.32 by 1.02m.)
DESCRIPTION
DATE OF OBJECT
circa 1875
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
illegibly dated,
PUBLISHED CONDITION NOTE
original flatweave, oxidized charcoals, reselvaged,