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Antique Bordjalou rug, so called "Sewan Kazak" rug, late 19th century, Borchaly / Bordjalou Uyezd

Sotheby's Arts of the Islamic World
London | 01 Apr 2009, 10:30 AM | L09721
LOT 254
A KAZAK SEWAN RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS
approximately 242 by 177cm., 7ft. 11in. by 5ft. 10in.
circa 1900

ESTIMATE 5,000-7,000 GBP
Lot Sold: 8,125 GBP