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Antique Caucasian Derbend prayer rug, 19th century, second half 19th century

Sale 2362 Lot 141

Daghestan Prayer Rug, Northeast Caucasus, second half 19th century, (areas of repiling), 4 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 7 in.
Estimate $3,000-4,000

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