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Antique Shirvan Marasali prayer rug, Azerbaijan, late 19th century.


Sotheby's Carpets

Sale: N08456 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 11 Jun 08 10:00 AM

LOT 11 (of 224)

PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS
A SHIRVAN MARASALI PRAYER RUG, EAST CAUCASUS,
5,000—7,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 6,250 USD

measurements: approximately 5ft. by 4ft. (1.52 by 1.22m.)

Description: circa 1890

minor partial ends, oxidized browns, losses to selvages