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AN EAST CAUCASIAN RUG
CIRCA 1890

Price Realized (Set Currency) Ј2,500 ($4,233)
 

Sale Information
Christies Sale 7616
Carpets
10 October 2008
London, King Street

Lot Description
AN EAST CAUCASIAN RUG
CIRCA 1890
Light overall wear, corroded black, selvages frayed and coming away in places, ends complete with frayed knotted fringes
9ft.8in. x 4ft. (294cm. x 122cm.)