Konya Rug Central Anatolia C. 1800 Sotheby's Lot 5

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Sotheby's Auctions » Carpets » lot 5

Sale N07919
A Konya Rug, CENTRAL ANATOLIA
New York 3,000—4,000 USD Session 1
19 Sep 03 10:15 AM
MEASUREMENTS: approximately 4ft. 8in. by 4ft. (1.42 by 1.22m.)
DATE OF OBJECT: circa 1800

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