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Antique Bordjalou rug, so called "Sewan Kazak" rug, Borchaly / Bordjalou Uyezd, Karapapakh tribe


Price Realized £6,250 ($10,063)

Sale Information
Christies SALE 7960 —
ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS INCLUDING TURKMEN WEAVINGS FROM THE COLLECTION OF ERIK RISMAN
5 April 2011
London, King Street

Lot Description
A SEWAN KAZAK RUG
SOUTH CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1880
A few small areas of light wear, corroded brown, a few areas of repiling, ends secured
7ft.1in. x 5ft.4in. (215cm. x 163cm.)