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    10 April 2008

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    • A SENNEH RUG
    Lot 87

    A SENNEH RUG

    WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1890

    Price realised

    GBP 4,375

    Estimate

    GBP 3,500 - GBP 4,500

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    A SENNEH RUG
    WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1890
    Spots of light wear, narrow reweave on one side otherwise good condition
    6ft.6in. x 4ft.6in. (198cm. x 137cm.)

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    The knot count is approximately 9H x 8V per sm. sq.

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