Carpet Fragment

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Carpet Fragment
Date: 19th century
Geography: Attributed to Central Asia
Medium: Goat hair (warp), wool, cotton (weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile.
Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
W. 7 in. (17.8 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1923
Object Number: 23.211.3
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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