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Vase Carpet

late 16th–early 17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 462
This richly colored carpet features stylized floral motifs interspersed with scrolling vines. The designation "vase" carpet refers to the distinctive weaving technique used to create this carpet and others like it, many of which feature vase motifs in their designs. The bottom edge of this carpet displays a different design than the rest, suggesting that the weaver decided to alter the planned design about eighteen inches into the weaving process.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Vase Carpet
  • Date: late 16th–early 17th century
  • Geography: Made in Iran, Isfahan or Kirman
  • Medium: Cotton (warp and weft), silk (weft), wool (weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile
  • Dimensions: Rug:
    L. 325 in. (825.5 cm)
    W. 114 in. (289.6 cm)
    Tube:
    W. 143 1/2 in. (364.5 cm)
    Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Rugs
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1943
  • Object Number: 43.121.2
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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