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Antique Shirvan Marasali prayer rug, Azerbaijan.
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A MARASALI RUG, EAST CAUCASUS
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 GBP
LOT SOLD. 5,400 GBP (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
151 by 118cm., 5ft. by 3ft. 10in.
circa 1890

Furniture and Interior Decorator including Carpets and Rugs
Olympia | 13 January 2004 | Sotheby's W04775