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Antique Shirvan Marasali prayer rug, Azerbaijan.


Lot No: 2052
A Shirvan rug
Caucasus
late 19th century
size approximately 3ft. 5in. x 4ft. 8in.

Sold for US$4,000 inclusive of Buyer's Premium

Sale 19434 - Bonhams Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets, 4 Oct 2011
New York