Carpet Fragment

probably 14th century

Not on view

This wool carpet fragment contains a pattern of stylized ducks and plant stalks in blue and red on a tan ground.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Carpet Fragment
Date: probably 14th century
Geography: Attributed to Spain
Medium: Wool (warp, weft, and pile); single-warp (Spanish) knotted pile
Dimensions: Textile:
Max. H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Max. w. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Mount:
H. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
W. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
W. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1972
Object Number: 1972.120.1
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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