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Antique Kuba Soumakh rug, Northern Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan


Sotheby's Sale: N08258 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Thu, 14 Dec 06 11:00 AM
LOT 148

A SOUMAC CARPET, EAST CAUCASUS,

6,000—8,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 7,200 USD

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 12ft. 6in. by 5ft. 8in. (3.81 by 1.73m.)

DESCRIPTION: circa 1880

Condition Note: original macrame fringes, oxidized browns, restitched areas