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Early Azerbaijan rug, 1800 or earlier, it is attributed to Kazak by some sources, but it is most probably made in Iranian Azerbaijan

Lot No: 90
An unusual Caucasian rug
circa 1800,
9 ft 8 in x 5 ft 8 in (295 x 173 cm) some minor old restoration and minor wear

Sold for £21,600 inclusive of Buyer's Premium
Bonham's Sale 16849 - Oriental and European Carpets & Rugs, 6 Oct 2009
Knightsbridge