Sale 7717
London
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2 April 2009
Price realised
GBP 8,750
Estimate
A MESHED CARPET SIGNED ZARRINA, NORTH EAST PERSIA, CIRCA 1930 Finely woven, excellent condition 13ft.9in. x 9ft.10in. (419cm. x 299cm.)
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