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Cairene Ottoman Prayer rug

Sotheby's Sale: L06871 | Location: London
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 20 Sep 06 11:00 AM

LOT 43 (of 92)
ANOTHER PROPERTY
A CAIRENE FRAGMENTARY PRAYER RUG, OTTOMAN EGYPT,

3,500—4,500 GBP

measurements: approximately 299 by 185cm., 9ft. 10in. by 6ft. 1in.

Description: early 17th century

Condition Note: composite, later assembled with a prayer rug format