Carpet Fragment

14th century

Not on view

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Title: Carpet Fragment
Date: 14th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt, Fustat
Medium: Wool; symmetrically knotted pile
Dimensions: L. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1927
Object Number: 27.170.92
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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