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

Carpets

Sotheby's Sale: L06871 | Location: London
Auction Dates: Session 2: Wed, 20 Sep 06 2:00 PM
 

LOT 195 (of 92)
A BAKSHAISH CARPET, NORTH PERSIA,

5,000—7,000 GBP

measurements: approximately 393 by 276cm., 12ft. 11in. by 9ft. 1in.

Description: circa 1910

Condition Note: sidecords partially reovercast, partial end guardstripes