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Antique Tabriz Wagireh silk rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran


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

LOT 102 (of 106)

A TABRIZ SILK RUG, NORTHWEST PERSIA,

15,000—20,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 28,800 USD

MEASUREMENTS
approximately 6ft. by 4ft. 7in. (1.83m. by 1.40m.)

DESCRIPTION
late 19th century