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Antique Shield Kazak rug

Sotheby's Rugs & Carpets
London | 27 Apr 2005, 02:00 PM | L05870
LOT 34
A SEWAN KAZAK RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS,
circa 1875
1.0
ESTIMATE 20,000-25,000 GBP
Lot Sold: 43,200 GBP (82,158 USD)

CATALOGUE NOTE

PROVENANCE: Sotheby's London, 7th March 1990, lot 29