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Antique Caucasian rug with stylized Afshan gül motif, early 20th century, East Azerbaijan.


Lot 177
Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, second half 19th century, (small spots of wear, outermost narrow barber pole stripe missing all around), 4 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 2 in.
Estimate $2,000-2,500
Sold for $2,726

Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Sale 2486
Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques & Fine Art