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The Bernheimer Mamluk rug with medallion and bands of cypress and palm trees. Cairo, Egypt,  16th century. 1.37 x 2.04m (4'6" x 6'8”). The Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar, no.CA04. (formerly in the Bernheimer Collection, Munich). The rug is rather worn.