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

Lot Description
A SEWAN KAZAK
SOUTH CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1880
Areas of wear, corroded brown, areas of repiling, selvages rebound
7ft.9in. x 5ft.7in. (236cm. x 170cm.)

Price Realized £3,600 ($7,150)

Sale Information
Christie's SALE 7390 —
ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
16 April 2007
London, King Street