Dragon Carpet

late 18th–early 19th century

Not on view

This embroidered rug features a design with repeating s-like motifs. They are arranged in four rows with a black one altenating with a white. The motif recalls a highly stylized dragon. This repeating pattern of stylized dragons gave the name "Dragon Carpet" to this type of rug which was produced in Trans-Caucasia.

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Title: Dragon Carpet
Date: late 18th–early 19th century
Geography: Attributed to present-day Azerbaijan, Karabakh
Medium: Wool, cotton; plain weave with supplementary-weft embroidery (Soumak)
Dimensions: L. 90 in. (228.6 cm)
W. 70 3/4 in. (179.7 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit Line: Gift of Joseph V. McMullan, 1971
Object Number: 1971.263.5
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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