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North East Azerbaijan rug with Afshan design, Kuba or Derbend


Sotheby's Sale: N08258 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Thu, 14 Dec 06 11:00 AM

LOT 123 (of 276)

A KUBA RUG, NORTHEAST CAUCASUS,

6,000—8,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 7,200 USD

MEASUREMENTS

approximately 4ft. 8in. by 3ft. 9in. (1.42 by 1.14m.)

DESCRIPTION

circa 1900

Condition Note: oxidized browns, rewoven end guard stripes, minor foldwear