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"Transylvanian" prayer rug, Turkey (attributed to Ladik by the museum), dated to the second half 17th century by the museum, most probably 18th century. Iparmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest (Museum of Applied Arts, Budapest), inv. no: 7946

length: 167 cm
width: 123 cm
density: 1710 knots/dm2

Date of acquisition: 1900