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Sotheby's Sale: N08038 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Thu, 16 Dec 04 10:15 AM
 

LOT 17 (of 161)
A SHIRVAN KARAGASHLI LONG RUG, NORTHEAST CAUCASUS,

6,000—8,000 USD
MEASUREMENTS
approximately 7ft. 8in. by 3ft. 7in. (2.34 by 1.09m.)

DESCRIPTION: late 19th century

Condition Note: oxidized charcoals, repiled and rewoven areas, rewoven sides and ends,