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Antique Kuba rug, mid 19th century, North East Azerbaijan


Sale 2216 Lot 154

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, second half 19th century, two lobed diamond medallions flanked by four diagonal leaf motifs in navy blue, ivory, gold, rose, and blue-green on the rust-red field, ivory stepped polygon border, (areas of wear, creases, end and edge gouges), 4 ft. 6 in. by 3 ft. 6 in.

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