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Exceptional and very fine Hereke in silk brocaded...

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Exceptional and very fine Hereke in silk brocaded with gold threads, signed (Asia Minor,Turkey) around 1965 Topkapi Quality Prayer Mat. Velvet, warp, weft and fringes in silk. Exceptional quality. Ruby field with cabochon shaped mirhab, suspended oil lamp and twisted and crenellated lace foliage ramages surrounded by finely drawn palmettes. Triple borders of which the main one is old gold beige with interlacing palmettes and star-shaped floral petals. Density. Approx. 14/15000 knots per sq. dm2 Remarkable fineness Good general condition 120 x 76 cm approx.