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"Transylvanian" rug, Western Turkey, 18th century, Ottoman Empire.

Christies SALE 1116 —
ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
23 April 2013
London, King Street

Lot 45
A 'TRANSYLVANIAN' RUG
WEST ANATOLIA, 18TH CENTURY
Uneven light wear, heavily corroded dark brown, a couple of small reweaves, areas of repiling
5ft.2in. x 4ft.4in. (157cm. x 132cm.)

Provenance
Christie's New York, 19 June 2003, lot 161
Pre-Lot Text
THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE CANADIAN COLLECTOR

Price Realized £5,000 ($7,625)