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Karabagh "Khanlyg" rug, Shusha, early 20th century, Azerbaijan

Ritchie's
Sep 17, 2008
Lot 2049
KARABAGH LONG RUG, SOUTHERN CAUCASUS
The wide aubergine border surrounds the geometrically decorated midnight blue diamond field. Tinted and restorations.
289 x 158 cm. (9 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 2 in.)