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Antique Manisa rug, Western Anatolia, Turkey, 19th century.

Lot: 240
Manisa Prayer Rug - Repiled end finishes, further repiled areas in the red field. The original flat-woven selvedges have been restored in places.
Origin: North West Anatolia
Size: 119 x 96 cm
Age: Second half 19th century
Estimate: 2.500,00 €

Rippon Boswell & Co. International Auctioneers of Rare Carpets & Textiles
Major Autumn Auction
Auction date: Saturday 05. December 2009