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A Cairene Medallion carpet

Sotheby's Sale: N07977 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 2: Fri, 02 Apr 04 2:00 PM

LOT 127 (of 119)
A CAIRENE CARPET, OTTOMAN EGYPT,

70,000—90,000 USD

measurements: approximately 26ft. 4in. by 14ft. 5in. (8.05 by 4.39m.)

DATE OF OBJECT: 16th century

PUBLISHED CONDITION NOTE: extensively repiled


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