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



Sotheby's Carpets
New York | 13 Dec 2007, 10:00 AM | N08377
LOT 33
A SEWAN KAZAK RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS,
approximately 7ft. 7in. by 5ft. 3in. (2.31 by 1.57m.)
circa 1880

ESTIMATE 8,000-12,000 USD
Lot Sold: 12,500 USD