Sale 7429
London
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25 October 2007
Price realised
GBP 4,750
Estimate
A SILK AND METAL-THREAD KASHAN PRAYER RUG CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1900 Spot stain with splits, slightly dry, fold marks, surface dirt, selvages rebound 6ft.8in. x 4ft.4in. (204cm. x 132cm.)
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