Sale 7572
London
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10 April 2008
Price realised
GBP 4,375
Estimate
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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