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Antique Bakshaish (Bakshaiesh, Bakhshaish, Bakhshayesh) rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran.


Carpets

Sotheby's Sale: N07919 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Fri, 19 Sep 03 10:15 AM
 

LOT 36 (of 108)
A BAKSHAISH RUG, NORTH PERSIA
DATE OF OBJECT
circa 1880


5,000—7,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 15,600 USD

measurements: approximately 5ft. 7in. by 4ft. 7in. (1.70 by 1.40m.)

Description: circa 1880