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Antique Shirvan Marasali Kabistan prayer rug / namazlyg, Shirvan Region, Azerbaijan.


Sale 5183 / Lot 49
 

A fine antique Marasali prayer rug, East Caucasus
Price Realized £2,040 ($4,039)
 

Estimate
£900 - £1,500
($1,782 - $2,970)

Sale Information

Christie's Sale 5183
European Furniture, Works of Art, Tapestries and Carpets
15 May 2007
London, South Kensington


Lot Description

A fine antique Marasali prayer rug, East Caucasus
135cm. x 97cm.(4ft.5in. x 3ft.2in.)