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Early Karabagh or Kuba rug, Khanate Period, 18th century, Azerbaijan
A classical floral carpet, Caucasus, circa 1700. Upper end cut, added repiled, losses to pile due to age, slits, rep., reselvaged, selvage damaged due to age. 583 x 253 cm

Nagel Auktionen
Sale 48T, May 8th 2007