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Sotheby's antique Tabriz prayer silk rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran

Sotheby's Sale: N08291 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Thu, 14 Dec 06 10:00 AM
 

LOT 67 (of 106)
A TABRIZ SILK PRAYER RUG, NORTHWEST PERSIA,

6,000—8,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 22,800 USD

MEASUREMENTS
approximately 5ft. 3in. by 4ft. (1.60 by 1.22m.)

DESCRIPTION
late 19th century