16 7/8" x 22.5" small silk medallion rug. I purchased this in Turkey in 1999 - see attached document for details.
I purchased this. It has 3 small rings sewn into the back top edge and has hung in my home since 1999. There is no fading - it's always been away from windows or direct sunlight.
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Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Turkish Hereke style silk hand-woven prayer mat
Made by Sentez, 20th Century
In earth-tone palette with a large central medallion on an olive field with broad borders and cream selvedges (fringe); calligraphic tablet reads "Çınarastan" in Arabic script.
16 7/8 inches by 22 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE: acquired in Turkey in 1999
CONDITION: in excellent condition. Always hung (from three wall rigs) and never used on the floor
$500-800*
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