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1262 AH (1845 AD) dated Kuba rug, Southern Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan.


Sotheby's Carpets Sale: L07870 | Location: London, New Bond Street
Auction Dates: Session 1: Tue, 17 Apr 07 2:00 PM

LOT 26

ANOTHER PROPERTY
A SHIRVAN RUG, EAST CAUCASUS,

4,000—6,000 GBP

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 206 by 120cm., 6ft. 9in. by 4ft.

DESCRIPTION: bears the date AH 1262 (1845 AD)

Condition Note: original flatwoven ends and partially original macrame end finishes, original sidecords with some restorations, dark browns oxidised, some with minor repiling