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Sotheby's Arts of the Islamic World, including Fine Carpets and Textiles London | 24 Oct 2007, 10:00 AM | L07222
LOT 370

AN OTTOMAN VOIDED VELVET AND METAL THREAD (ÇATMA) CUSHION COVER (MINDER), BURSA OR ISTANBUL, TURKEY, approximately 143 by 63cm.; 4 ft. 9 in. by 2ft. 1 in. 17th century
ESTIMATE 10,000-15,000 GBP
Lot Sold: 20,900 GBP