Sale 7429
London
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25 October 2007
Price realised
GBP 16,100
Estimate
A HERIZ CARPET NORTH WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1890 Lightly corroded brown, minor loss at both ends, very good condition 12ft. x 10ft. (366cm. x 305cm.)
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