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Western Anatolian Turkish prayer rug, 18th century, formerly Bausback collection. Published in Hali Magazine vol 1 no: 1 (1978).

Similar examples

-Budapest Museum (acquired in 1914).

-St. Louis Art Museum (Ballard Collection, Inv. Nr. 82.1292).

-Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (Inv. Nr. 22.100.54).

-A similar rug appeared in Keonvin Auction House, London, in December 1969 and was sold again in February 1977 via Lefevre and Partners.