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Antique Derbend prayer rug / namazlyg, 19th century 

A DAGHESTAN PRAYER RUG
NORTH EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1890

Price Realized £2,640 ($4,623)
 

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 7219
Oriental Rugs and Carpets
6 April 2006
London, King Street
 

Lot Description
147-A DAGHESTAN PRAYER RUG
NORTH EAST CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1890
Areas of wear, corroded black, scattered small reweaves and repairs, selvages replaced
4ft.2in. x 3ft.3in. (126cm. x 100cm.)