Sale 7429
London
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25 October 2007
Price realised
GBP 72,500
Estimate
A LARGE KIRMAN CARPET SOUTH EAST PERSIA, CIRCA 1880 Minor spots of wear, small repairs and a couple of reweaves, overall very good condition 28ft. x 18ft.5in. (854cm. x 560cm.)
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