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Sotheby's Antique Derbend prayer rug, 19th century 


Carpets

Sale: N08258 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Thu, 14 Dec 06 11:00 AM

LOT 176 (of 276)

A DAGHESTAN PRAYER RUG, NORTHEAST CAUCASUS,

3,000—5,000 USD

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 5ft. 9in. by 2ft. 9in. (1.75 by 0.84m.)

DESCRIPTION: circa 1890