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    Oriental Rugs and Carpets

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    10 April 2008

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    • A BAKSHAISH CARPET
    Lot 139

    A BAKSHAISH CARPET

    NORTH WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1880

    Price realised

    GBP 8,750

    Estimate

    GBP 7,000 - GBP 10,000

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    A BAKSHAISH CARPET
    NORTH WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1880
    Areas of wear, corroded brown two repaired crease lines, selvages frayed, ends partly nibbled
    12ft.10in. x 9ft.7in. (392cm. x 291cm.)

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