Sale 7572
London
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10 April 2008
Price realised
GBP 8,750
Estimate
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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