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Rug

17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 539

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Rug
  • Date: 17th century
  • Culture: Persian, possibly Isfahan
  • Medium: Foundation: cotton; supplementary weft: metallic thread; pile: silk, Sehna knot
  • Classification: Textiles-Rugs
  • Credit Line: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982
  • Object Number: 1982.60.79
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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