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Antique Derbend prayer rug in a light yellow ground, late 19th century 

A DAGHESTAN PRAYER RUG
LATE 19TH CENTURY

Price Realized €1,250 ($1,713)
 

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 2808
European Furniture, Clocks, Sculpture and Works of Art
15 - 16 December 2008
Amsterdam
 

278-Lot Description
A DAGHESTAN PRAYER RUG
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Areas of even wear overall with some localised old repairs, the selvedges re-bound, some corroded blacks
136 cm. x 126 cm.