Sale 9264
New York
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16 December 1999
Price realised
USD 16,100
Estimate
A HERIZ CARPET Northwest Persia, Late 19th Century Having a split-leaf and palmette trellis overall on the red field within an indigo palmette and rosette border Approximately 12ft. 3in. x 9ft. 4in. (373cm. x 284cm.)
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