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Antique Derbend prayer rug, circa 1900

Sale 117 Lot 610

DAGHESTAN PRAYER RUG, Caucasus, circa 1900
5 feet x 3 feet 6 inches
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Sold for $2,530.00

Grogan & Company Fine Art Auctioneers and Appraisers