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Shrub Carpet Fragment

17th century
Not on view
Composed of four individual pieces this fragment once belonged to the center field of a much larger carpet from Khurasan. Although fragmentary, one can identify the overall composition of the original carpet. The overall composition would have been dominated by a tall vertical symmetrical axis composed of a vase, blossoming radiant flowers, and stylized vegetal motifs, including lotuses and scrolling split palmettes, all against a deep blue ground. Textiles with this design are sometimes referred to as "shrub" carpets, after the floral bouquet, and belong to a group known as "vase" or "garden" carpets. The Met collection has only a few such weavings, which illustrate the importance of flowers and gardens in Persian art and culture.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Shrub Carpet Fragment
  • Date: 17th century
  • Geography: Made in Iran
  • Medium: Cotton (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile
  • Dimensions: L. 63 in. (160 cm)
    W. 25 1/2 in. (64.9 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Rugs
  • Credit Line: Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, in celebration of the Museum's 150th Anniversary, 2019
  • Object Number: 2019.404
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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