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Antique Azerbaijan rug with a proto-Pirabadil design, NW Iran. circa 1800

Sothebys Carpets
Sale: N08258 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 2: Thu, 14 Dec 06 2:00 PM

LOT 381 (of 276)
A NORTHWEST PERSIAN CARPET,
10,000—15,000 USD
MEASUREMENTS approximately 10ft. 10in. by 7ft. 11in. (3.3 by 3.63m.)
DESCRIPTION circa 1800
Condition Note: reduced in size, lower end border rewoven, other rewoven areas throughout