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Antique Fachralo (original name - Fakhrali, Fakhraly) Kazak rug, late 19th/early 20th century, Borchaly / Bordjalou Uyezd. dated in hijri year (123 - should be read as 132)

 

Christies London
Sale Octover 13, 2005
Sale Number 7078
Lot 131 A KAZAK RUG, SOUTH CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1880.

Estimate 10,000 - 12,000 British pounds
Overall excellent condition
5ft.4in. x 4ft.2in. (163cm. x 127cm.)