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Sotheby's Sale: L07222 | Location: London
Auction Dates: Session 2: Wed, 24 Oct 07 2:00 PM
ARTS OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD, INCLUDING FINE CARPETS AND TEXTILES

LOT 376 (of 304)
PROPERTY OF A GERMAN COLLECTOR
w - A CAUCASIAN PALMETTE CARPET,

3,000—5,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 11,875 GBP

MEASUREMENTS
approximately 406 by 195cm., 13ft. 4in. by 6ft. 5in.

DESCRIPTION
18th century

extensively rewoven