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Antique Shirvan Marasali prayer rug, Azerbaijan.

Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Sale 2545B - Lot 1
Lot 1
Marasali Prayer Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (reovercast), 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 6 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500
Sold for $3,081
Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Arts