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Antique Bordjalou rug, so called "Sewan Kazak" rug, Borchaly / Bordjalou Uyezd, Karapapakh tribe

Lot 151
Sewan Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, creases, machine reovercast, fringes added), 6 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 10 in.
Estimate $3,000-4,000

Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Sale 2436 - Lot 151
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