Rare design "Manastir" prayer rug, probably early 19th century or earlier, 112 x 191 cm. Heavy wear, sound foundation, few small holes, one crudely repaired. Heavy wefting, 3 to 6 yellow wool passes. Excellent study piece. --a similar example, smaller and more Central Anatolian in style and colors, in Rainer Kreissl, Gates to Heaven, Prague 1998, Plate 57 labeled "Tuzla, first half 19th c.". -- usd 450.- plus shipping.