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AH 1302 (=1884 ad) dated antique Bordjalou rug (so called "Sewan Kazak"), last quater 19th century, Borchaly / Bordjalou Uyezd, Karapapakh tribe.

Sotheby's Carpets
New York | 16 Dec 2005, 10:15 AM | N08140
LOT 77
A SEWAN KAZAK RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS,
inscribed 132,
approximately 7ft. 11in. by 5ft. 4in. (2.41 by 1.62m.)
last quarter 19th century

ESTIMATE 15,000-20,000 USD
Lot Sold: 33,000 USD