Rug

Seychour, Caucasus

1880 - 1900

  • Titles Rug (Descriptive)
  • Medium wool
  • Dimensions 72 x 51 in. (182.9 x 129.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Bequest of Coleman Cooper, Palm Beach, Florida, 1986.599
  • Work Type rug
  • Classification Rugs

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