Carpet

16th century

Not on view

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Title: Carpet
Date: 16th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran
Medium: Silk (warp and weft), wool (pile), metal wrapped thread; asymmetrical knotted pile, brocaded
Dimensions: Rug: L. 168 in. (426.7 cm)
W. 79 in. (200.7 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit Line: Gift of George F. Baker, 1932
Object Number: 32.16
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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