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AH 1251 (1834 AD) dated Derbend prayer rug

Sotheby's Sale: W01301 | Location: London, Olympia
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 17 Oct 01 2:30 PM
 

LOT 5 (of 55)
A Daghestan prayer rug,
East Caucasus,
dated AH 1251/1834 AD, 161 by 118 cm., 5ft. 4 in. by 3ft. 11 in.