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Early Cloud Band Beshir Main Carpet

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Early Cloud Band Beshir Main Carpet
395 x 179 cm (13' x 5' 10")
Turkmenistan, 18th century
Condition: used, low pile, foundation partially visible, several old small repairs, clear signs of use, selvages rebound
Warp: wool, weft: wool, pile: wool

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Early Cloud Band Beshir Main Carpet

Name: Early Cloud Band Beshir Main Carpet
SKU: 147359766
Price: 2600 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €3,000 - €4,000

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Starting Price €1,500

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