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Antique Kuba long rug, Southern Lowland Kuba Region, Azerbaijan.

Kuba Long Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (brown corrosion, very small hole), 8 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 10 in.

Estimates $3,500 to $4,500

Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers
Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets
May 14th, 2005
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