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Antique Bakshaish (Bakshaiesh, Bakhshaish, Bakhshayesh) rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran.

Carpets

Sale: N08140 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 2: Fri, 16 Dec 05 2:00 PM
 

LOT 231 (of 217)
A BAKSHAISH SMALL CARPET, NORTH PERSIA,

8,000—12,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 14,400 USD

measurements: approximately 8ft. 6in. by 7ft. 2in. (2.59 by 2.18m.)

Description: circa 1880