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Antique Shirvan medallion carpet, Southern Lowland Kuba Region, Azerbaijan

Sale 2276 Lot 130

Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (minor end reweave, small areas of repiling), 7 ft. x 4 ft. 10 in.
Estimate $4,000-5,000


December 4, 2004

Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers of Antique and Fine Art