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"Transylvanian" prayer rug, Western Turkey, (attributed to Ladik by the museum), dated to the first half 17th century by the museum, most probably late 17th or early 18th century. Iparmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest (Museum of Applied Arts, Budapest), inv. no: 18156

length: 208 cm
width: 134 cm
density: 1312 knots/dm2

Way of acquisition: permanent loan
Acquisition from: Friends of Art Museums Association
Date of acquisition: 1931