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AH 1307 (=1889 AD) dated antique Shirvan Marasali prayer rug, Azerbaijan. May 14th, 2005
Lot 1094 in Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets
Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Arts