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"Bergama rug", possibly Dazkırı, Afyonkarahisar

242. West Anatolian Village Rug; Turkey, 19th c, original kilim ends, good overall pile; 4’3” x 5’2” (130cm x 157cm); $10,000-15,000
May 26, 2012 Material Culture