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Antique Caucasian bag, Khyzy (Khizi, Xızı) District (south of Shabran (Devechi), north west of Baku), Azerbaijan


A KARAGASHLI SOUMAC WOVEN BAG FACE
EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1900

Price Realized £3,125 ($4,838)

Sale Information
Christies Sale 7845
Oriental Rugs and Carpets
15 April 2010
London, King Street

Lot Description
A KARAGASHLI SOUMAC WOVEN BAG FACE
EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1900
Repair in one corner, outer stripe that side rebuilt
2ft. x 1ft.8in. (62cm. x 51cm.)