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Antique Caucasian Soumak rug, North East Azerbaijan


SOUMAC (EAST CAUCASUS), CIRCA 1880
Dimensions: 7' 10" x 8' 9"
Origin: Caucasus
Materials: wool pattern weft, wool warp
Predominant Color(s): blue
Stock Number: 3739
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