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Antique Kuba "Zejwa" rug, 1890s, Alikhanly or one of the neighboring villages, Devechi District, Southern Lowland Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan.




Sotheby's Sale: L03760 | Location: London
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 30 Apr 03 2:00 PM
 

LOT 67 (of 117)
A Zejwa long rug
East Caucasus

4,000—6,000 GBP

MEASUREMENTS
390 by 148cm., 12ft. 10in. by 4ft. 10in.

DESCRIPTION
circa 1890