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Antique Karadja (Karaja, Qarajeh) rug, Iranian Azerbaijan

Sotheby's Sale: N08503 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 2: Tue, 25 Nov 08 2:00 PM

LOT 218 (of 147)
A KARADJA CARPET, NORTHWEST PERSIA,
circa 1900

oxidized browns, repiled areas, minor partial ends, reselvaged

20,000—25,000 USD

measurements: approximately 16ft. 8in. by 11ft. 6in. (5.08 by 3.51m.)

Description: circa 1900