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Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug
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Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug
- Dimensions:Width: 31.2 in (79.25 cm)Length: 49.2 in (124.97 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:1910
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
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