Polonaise Carpet

17th century

Not on view

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Title: Polonaise Carpet
Date: 17th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran, probably Kashan, possibly Isfahan
Medium: Cotton (warp), silk (weft and pile), metal wrapped thread; asymmetrically knotted pile, brocaded
Dimensions: L. 113 in. (287 cm)
W. 57 1/2 in. (146.1 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Horace Havemeyer, 1956
Object Number: 56.185.4
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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