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$23,000 Sale Price23% OffFree Shipping - Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Rug Light Blue, Ivory, Rusty RedLocated in Port Washington, NYExtremely Rare size, which leads us to believe this carpet originally was a custom order for a Nobel Family. Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularl...Category
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