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Antique Shirvan Marasali Kabistan prayer rug / namazlyg, Shirvan Region, Azerbaijan. 1302 (1884) dated.

Sale 126 Lot 552

SHIRVAN PRAYER RUG, Caucasus, circa 1900;
5 feet x 4 feet 3 inches

Estimate $1,000-1,200

Condition: pile and colors are very good; but the lower left corner has significant loss, (14 x 3 inch section is gone)

 

Grogan & Company
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