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Antique Zakatala rug, North Azerbaijan, 19th century

Sale 2347 Lot 9

Zakatala Rug, North Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (very slight moth damage, two small repairs), 7 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000 

 

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