Carpet

19th century

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Title: Carpet
Date: 19th century
Geography: Attributed to East Caucasus
Medium: Wool (warp, weft and pile); supplementary weft brocaded (soumak)
Dimensions: H. 116 in. (294.6 cm)
W. 93 in. (236.2 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit Line: The James F. Ballard Collection, Gift of James F. Ballard, 1922
Object Number: 22.100.20
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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