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Antique Bordjalou rug, so called "Sewan Kazak" rug, mid 19th century, Borchaly / Bordjalou Sultanate (under Russian Empire)

Sotheby's Carpets
New York | 13 Dec 2007, 10:00 AM | N08377
LOT 38
A SEWAN KAZAK RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS,
approximately 7ft. 3in. by 5ft. 5in. (2.21 by 1.65 m.)
mid-19th century

ESTIMATE 5,000-7,000 USD
Lot Sold: 5,625 USD