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Sheep Breeds of Azerbaijan

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Galleries of ARFP Caucasian Azerbaijani Rugs

 


 

1332 AH / 1914 AD dated antique Konagkend Prayer rug / Namazlyg, North East Azerbaijan


135 Shirvan prayer rug, Caucasus, dated 1332 (= 1913). Selvages newly overcast, localised minor wear. 178 x 128 cm

Nagel Auktionen

Sale 52T, January 27th 2009