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Antique Kuba Alpan "Vase" rug, late 19th century, Alpan village, Northern Hillside Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan

Sale 2362 Lot 259

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, late 19th century, (outer guard stripe missing from both ends), 4 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 3 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,200

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