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AH 1322 (=1904 AD) dated antique Bordjalou rug, so called "Sewan Kazak" rug, late 19th century, Borchaly / Bordjalou Uyezd, Karapapakh tribe

Sotheby's Fine Rugs and Carpets, including Islamic Textiles
London | 30 Apr 2003, 02:00 PM | L03760
LOT 115
A KAZAK SEWAN RUG, WEST CAUCASUS, DATED AH 1322/1904 AD, 243 BY
188CM., 8FT. BY 6FT....

ESTIMATE 3,000-4,000 GBP
Lot Sold: 5,760 GBP