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Early Kazak Prayer rug, 1800s, Azerbaijan

Sotheby's Sale: N08456 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 11 Jun 08 10:00 AM
 

LOT 66 (of 224)
A KAZAK PRAYER RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS,

15,000—20,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 32,500 USD

MEASUREMENTS
approximately 4ft. 3in. by 3ft. 3in. (1.29 by 0.99m.)

DESCRIPTION
circa 1800

losses to sides and ends, foldwear, moth damage, holes