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Lot: 193
Afyon Kilim A panel of a kilim woven in the surroundings of Afyon, originally in two panels and twice as wide, with a design of large interlocked serrated diamonds in light colours. Both ends show a wide finishing band of hexagons enclosing stepped forms. – Slight damage to the sides, partially corroded and damaged brown sections, several holes.
Origin: Western Central Anatolia
Dimensions: 264 x 89 cm
Age: Second half 19th century
Estimate: 1,100.00 €

Major Spring Auction
Auction date: Saturday 28. May 2011
Rippon Boswell & Co. International Auctioneers of Rare Carpets & Textiles