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AN AYDIN KILIM
WEST ANATOLIA, CIRCA 1850

Price Realized £8,400 ($14,675)

Sale Information
Christies Sale 7078
ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
13 October 2005
London, King Street

Lot Description
17-AN AYDIN KILIM
WEST ANATOLIA, CIRCA 1850
A couple of minute repairs, otherwise very good condition
13ft.3in. x 5ft.6in. (403cm. x 168cm.)

Lot Notes
A very similar kilim is published by Yanni Petsopoulos (Kilims, Fribourg, 1979, no.133, pp.111-112).