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Kazak Rugs: Lambalo Kazak Rug,
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Kazak Rugs: A Lambalo Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, circa 1900

Kazak Rug,

A Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, circa 1900, oxidized browns. Approximately 8 ft. 2 in. by 4 ft. 10 in. (2.49 m. by 1.47 m.)

Warp: Wool, Z3S, ivory

Weft: Wool, Z2S, 2-5 shoots, red

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot

Density: 7-8 horizontal, 7-8 vertical

Sides: Wool, 2 cords of 2 warps each, overcast red

Ends: Upper - 1/2 in. red kilim folded over

Lower - 1 in. red kilim then warp loops

Colors: Cranberry, pomegranate, deep madder red, teal blue, ivory, light to deep cornflower blue, peach, lapis, midnight blue, walnut

Lot 46

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Tuesday 6/3/89

est. $10,000-$12,000

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J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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