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Early Azerbaijan rug, Late Khanate Period
Sotheby's Sale: L05871 | Location: London
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 12 Oct 05 10:30 AM

LOT 29 (of 102)
FROM A PRIVATE ENGLISH COLLECTION
A TRANSCAUCASIAN LONG RUG,

5,000—7,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 5,400 GBP

MEASUREMENTS
approximately 262 by 138cm., 8ft. 7in. by 4ft. 6in.

DESCRIPTION
circa 1800

Condition Note: scattered old restorations and cobbled repairs