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A Mughal Silk Velvet Fragment India first half 17th century. Mounted, partial original selvage, fragmentary on ends, small stains. 2 ft. 7 in. by 4 ft. (079 by 122 cm)

Lot 23 Sotheby's Fine Oriental and European Carpets December 14, 1995 New York City Est. $25,000 - 35,000 Sd95n23 *Graphic Image Courtesy of Sotheby's

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