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A LARGE MEDALLION USHAK CARPET WEST ANATOLIA, LATE 17TH CENTURY


Price Realized £73,875 ($112,659)

 

Sale Information
Christies SALE 1116 —
ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
23 April 2013
London, King Street

 

LOT 147
Lot Description
A LARGE MEDALLION USHAK CARPET
WEST ANATOLIA, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Evenly low pile, scattered repiling and repairs, partial rewoven side minor stripes, rewoven along outer minor stripes at both ends
13ft.2in. x 6ft.8in. (400cm. x 205cm.)

Lot Notes
For a discussion of large medallion Ushaks, please refer to lot 175 in the present sale.