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AN USHAK MEDALLION CARPET
WEST ANATOLIA, 18TH CENTURY

Price Realized $2,390
Estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

Sale Information
Christies SALE 1358 —
EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL CARPETS
30 June 2004
New York, Rockefeller Plaza

Lot Description
AN USHAK MEDALLION CARPET
West Anatolia, 18th Century
Having an indigo pendant medallion on the crimson field with indigo stylized vinery and corner blue-black spandrels within the indigo stylized floral border
Approximately 11 ft. 8 in. x 7 ft. 6 in. (356 cm. x 229 cm.)