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 A part cotton antique Derbend prayer rug, 19th century 

A PART COTTON DAGHESTAN PRAYER RUG
NORTHEAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1875

Price Realized  $4,800
 

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 1741
Rugs and Carpets
12 December 2006
New York, Rockefeller Plaza
 

Lot Description
6 - A PART COTTON DAGHESTAN PRAYER RUG
Northeast Caucasus, Circa 1875
Approximately 5 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. (170 x 91 cm.)