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"Transylvanian" prayer rug, Western Turkey, 17th century, Ottoman Empire.

Sotheby's New York | 02 Jun 2010, N08647
LOT 36
A 'TRANSYLVANIAN' PRAYER RUG, WEST ANATOLIA
approximately 5ft. 5in. by 4ft. 5in. (1.65 by 1.35m.)
17th century