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Antique Caucasian Shirvan "Akstafa" prayer rug, Southern Shirvan Region, Salyan (Saliani) District, Azerbaijan. Late 19th century


Lot 151
Akstafa Prayer Rug, Southeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (even wear to center, rewoven guard stripe on both ends), 5 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft. 8 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500
Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Sale 2457 - Lot 151
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