Sale 1179
New York
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17 October 2002
Price realised
USD 8,365
Estimate
A KIRMAN RUG Southeast Persia, Late 19th Century The ivory field with strewn rosebuds overall within a maize linked flowerhead border, with a signature cartouche Approximately 7ft. 7in. x 4ft. 6in. (231cm. x 137cm.)
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