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"Lotto" rug, XVI century, Western Turkey, Ushak Region, Ottoman Empire.


Christie's London
Oriental Rugs
and Carpets
2 October 2012

Lot 30
A ‘LOTTO’ RUG
PROBABLY USHAK, WEST ANATOLIA, LATE 16TH CENTURY
Even light wear, considerable repiling, areas of repair
5ft.10in. x 4ft. (178cm. x 120cm.)

Estimate: £12,000-18,000 (US$19,000-27,000) (€14,000-20,000)

PRICE REALIZED £17,500 ($28,245)