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Antique Kuba or Baku Soumak rug, 1880s, Eastern Azerbaijan

Sale 2362 Lot 89

Shield Soumak Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (crease repairs, sections of edges and ends rewoven), 9 ft. 10 in. x 6 ft.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

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