19th Century Samarkand “Khotan” Blue & Red-Brown Handmade Rug BB4397 5'3" × 10'6"
A late 19th century Samarkand rug, the abrashed brown-red field with a dense rustic vine and floral design around a blue roundel with abstract flowerheads within a blue angular floral spray border.
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