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"Transylvanian" prayer rug, Turkey, late 17th century or circa 1700. Philadelphia Museum of Art, inv. no: 1955-65-32 (Currently not on view)

5 feet 5 inches x 3 feet 10 inches (165.1 x 116.8 cm)
Credit Line: The Joseph Lees Williams Memorial Collection, 1955