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Antique Shirvan Kabistan / Marasali prayer rug, mid 19th century, Shirvan Region, Azerbaijan. Blau Collection
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A SHIRVAN MARASALI PRAYER RUG, EAST CAUCASUS,
Estimate: 25,000 - 35,000 USD
LOT SOLD. 90,000 USD (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
silk foundation
approximately 4ft. 2in. by 3ft. 4in. (1.27 by 1.02m.)
circa 1875

Carpets from the Estate of Vojtech Blau
Sotheby's New York | 14 December 2006 | N08291