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Antique Kuba Konagkend rug, Southern Mountainous  Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan.

Lot 1009 in Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets

Konaghend Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small crease repair, dark brown corrosion), 5 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 4 in.

Estimates $2,500 to $3,000

May 14th, 2005
Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Art