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Antique Kuba rug, Salmasöyüd design, somehow presented as a Kurdish rug here, mid 19th century, Mountainous Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan.


Sotheby's Sale: N08258 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 2: Thu, 14 Dec 06 2:00 PM

LOT 211 (of 276)

A KURDISH RUG, AZERBAIJAN,

3,000—5,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 5,400 USD

MEASUREMENTS
approximately 5ft. 11in. by 3ft. 4in. (1.80 by 1.02m.)

DESCRIPTION
mid-19th century

Condition Note: reduced in length, oxidized browns, stains, partial outer guard stripes, holes, overcast on all four sides, losses on lower end