Sale 7429
London
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25 October 2007
Price realised
GBP 10,000
Estimate
AN AGRA CARPET NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1890 Areas of wear and restoration, light corrosion in the black, uneven tension, selvages rebound 15ft.6in. x 11ft. 10in. (471cm. x 360cm.)
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