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Price Realized £1,750 ($2,963)

Sale Information
Christies SALE 7616 —
ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
10 October 2008
London, King Street

Lot Description
A WEST ANATOLIAN RUG
BERGAMA DISTRICT, 18TH CENTURY
Areas of wear and tear, some losses and scattered repairs, corroded black, selvages and ends frayed
10ft.4in. x 6ft.3in. (314cm. x 191cm.)