Antique Ottoman Turkish Silk Prayer Rug, c. Late 18th Century 4’6 x 6’2 Vintage bookcase due to the movement of

due to the movement of the underlying oak base wood

Despite its compact size

the wood still retains its overall beauty and character

The entire cupboard sits on a gently scalloped base

the upper cabinet features distinctive scalloped trim around the open display area

Antique Ottoman Turkish Silk Prayer Rug, c. Late 18th Century 4’6 x 6’2 Vintage bookcase due to the movement ofThis exquisite silk prayer rug dates to the late 18th century and is a superb example of Ottoman Turkish textile artistry. Woven entirely in silk with an extraordinary level of detail, the rug features a dramatic red mihrab flanked by delicate architectural columns, beneath a suspended lamp motifa symbolic element in Islamic prayer rugs meant to suggest divine illumination. The surrounding field is filled with finely drawn scrolling vines, and the