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Sotheby's Carpets
New York | 01 Jun 2006, 10:15 AM | N08218
LOT 118
A SEWAN KAZAK RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS,
missing main border, minor repiling, reselvaged, partially oxidized browns, small cobbled
repairs, rejoined foldwear,
approximately 6ft. 9in. by 4ft. 6in. (2.06 by 1.37m.)
late 19th century

ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 USD