Sale 7899
London
|
20 May 2010
Price realised
GBP 375
Estimate
A MESHED RUG WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1940 Uneven wear, a few partly repaired very small tears and holes, added fringes Approx. 6 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. (206 cm. x 122 cm.)
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