Early "Medallion and Sickle leaves" floral carpet, Eastern Anatolia (?)

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Price Realized £30,000 ($48,150)

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 7752
Oriental and European Rugs & Carpets
8 October 2009
London, King Street

Lot Description
A SOUTH EAST ANATOLIAN CARPET
CIRCA 1800
Of Karabagh blossom design, uneven wear and corrosion, areas of repiling
13ft.3in. x 6ft.9in. (403cm. x 206cm.)