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Single niche "Transylvanian" type Turkish prayer rug with inscribed panel, mid XVII century. From Sinan Bey Mosque in Kastamonu. Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, inv. no. 401

The inscription is read as "Ajilu bi's-salatah gabla'l mawt" (Hurry to make salah (prayer) before death comes)