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

A SEWAN KAZAK RUG
South Caucasus, Last Quarter 19th Century
Approximately 7ft. 9in. x 5ft. 11in. (236 x 180cm.)

Price Realized  $6,600


Sale Information
Christie's SALE 1586 —
FINE EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL CARPETS
14 December 2005
New York, Rockefeller Plaza