"Lotto" rug, late XVII century, Western Turkey, Ushak Region, Ottoman Empire. Bonhams ORIENTAL & EUROPEAN CARPETS & RUGS 8 Apr 2008, LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE


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

Lot 69
AN USHAK RUG OF LOTTO DESIGN
West Anatolia, late 18th century 5 ft 6 in x 3 ft 10 in (168 x 117 cm ) restorations
Sold for £ 6,240 inc. premium
ORIENTAL & EUROPEAN CARPETS & RUGS
8 Apr 2008, 14:00 BST

Bonhams
LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE

According to John Taylor, the rug was "once in a Budapest Collection", and went "to the German Auctioneer Hans Homm".

The rug is discussed at Hali 156, page 129