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AH 1302 (=1885 AD) dated antique Shirvan Marasali /Kabistan prayer rug, Shirvan Region, Azerbaijan.


Sotheby's Sale: N08140 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Fri, 16 Dec 05 10:15 AM
 

LOT 35 (of 217)

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM A COURY
A SHIRVAN PRAYER RUG, EAST CAUCASUS,

5,000—7,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 6,600
USD

measurements: approximately 4ft. 2in. by 3ft. 11in. (1.27 by
1.19m.)

Description: dated 1302 (1885)

Condition Note: original flatwoven end finishes, reselvaged, minor repiled foldwear, very small cobbled holes