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the Pitti Palace Ottoman Cairene Carpet

J. Taylor's note: Discovered by Albert Boralevi in 1983, the Pitti Palace carpet entered service as a gift in 1623 and was described in an inventory as a "Cairino"


Image and information courtesy: John Taylor, rugtracker.com