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Antique Kuba rug, North East Azerbaijan

Sale 2347 Lot 93

Bidjov Rug, Northeast Caucasus, second half 19th century, (minor end reweaves, small areas of repiling), 5 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 6 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

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