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


A SEWAN KAZAK RUG
SOUTH CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1880

Price Realized £8,750 ($13,344)

Sale Information
Christie's SALE 1116 —
ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
23 April 2013
London, King Street

Lot Description
A SEWAN KAZAK RUG
SOUTH CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1880
Good pile throughout, heavily corroded black, one small reweave, a minute cobbled repair, a few minor crease lines
7ft.8in. x 6ft.2in. (233cm. x 186cm.)