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Antique Azerbaijan rug, NW Iran.

Sotheby's
Arts of the Islamic World, including Fine Carpets and Textiles
London | 24 Oct 2007, 10:00 AM | L07222
LOT 408
A NORTHWEST PERSIAN GALLERY CARPET,
numbered in upper left-hand corner '413' possibly intending to read AH *314 (1897 AD)
approximately 595 by 194 cm., 19ft. 6 in. by 6ft. 4in.
circa 1900
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
Lot Sold: 7,500 GBP