Central Anatolian Kilim, Turkey, Early 19th c., 4'7'' x 11'2'' (140 x 340 cm). Weight: 11 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp. Rare example of a single-headed zoomorphic figure (only three published examples). Garry Muse proposed that these spotted figures were depictions of leopards. See Plate 4: Image Idol Symbol, Ancient Anatolian Kilims from the Jack Cassin Collection. Plate 8: Early Turkish Tapestries by Bertram Fraunknecht. Ex. George Fine Collection. Est: $4000-$6000, Starting bid: $2000. Lot 254 in Material Culture's upcoming "fine antique rugs and textile arts", Day 1: "rugs, kilims, trappings". More information visit: https://materialculture.com/day-1-rugs-kilims-trappings/