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"Transylvanian" rug ('Siebenburger' Teppich), Western Turkey, late 17th century, Louvre Museum, inventory number: AD 14800

 

Width: 129 cm; Length: 171 cm

Material/Technique: Warp, weft: wool, pile: wool, symmetrical knot

Previous owner: Maciet, Jules
Acquisition details: donation
Acquisition date: 03/21/1808
Owned by: State
Held by Central Union of Decorative Arts, Paris
On long-term loan to Louvre Museum, AI

Other inventory number: UCAD 14800

Photo courtesy: Louvre Museum / Claire Tabbagh
Link: https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010331119#