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Antique Shirvan Marasali Kabistan prayer rug, Shirvan Region, Azerbaijan. 1321 (1903) dated

LOT 15
A SHIRVAN PRAYER RUG, EAST CAUCASUS
approximately 5ft. by 3ft. 6in. (1.52 by 1.07m.)
dated 1303 (1886)
ESTIMATE 6,000 - 8,000 USD

Sotheby's Carpets
New York, Wed, 16 Dec 09, 10:00 AM, N08597