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A fine antique Derbend prayer rug / namazlyg, late 19th century 

A fine Dagestan prayer rug, East Caucasus

Price Realized £1,200 ($2,278)
 

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 4970
European Furniture, Works of Arts, Tapestries and Carpets
21 November 2006
London, South Kensington
 

Lot Description
7 -A fine Dagestan prayer rug, East Caucasus
135cm. x 114cm.(4ft.5in. x 3ft.9in.)