Carpet

16th–17th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Carpet
Date: 16th–17th century
Geography: Attributed to probably Egypt
Medium: Wool; asymmetrically knotted pile
Dimensions: L. 81 in. (205.7 cm)
W. 60 in. (152.4 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit Line: Gift from the Collection of Hillary Black Dumas and Dr. D. Gilbert Dumas, 2009
Object Number: 2009.458.10
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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