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Antique Double Niche or "Shield" Kazak prayer rug (namazlig), late 19th century, Elisabethpol Governate, Kazak Uyezd, North-West Azerbaijan.

Sotheby's Sale: W02857 | Location: London, Olympia
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 13 Nov 02 10:30 AM
 

LOT 68 (of 305)
W - A Kazak Sewan rug, South Caucasus, circa 1890
2,000—3,000 GBP

measurements: 242 by 132cm., 8ft. by 4ft. 4in.