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

Lot: 141
Bakhshaish - Both ends somewhat reduced, original selvedges. Slight signs of age and wear, small repairs.
Origin: North West Persia
Size: 452 x 307 cm
Age: Second half 19th century
Estimate: 22.000,00 ˆ

Rippon Boswell & Co. International Auctioneers of Rare Carpets & Textiles
Major Spring Auction
Auction date: Saturday 05. December 2009 at 03 PM