Carpet

late 18th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Carpet
Date: late 18th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran
Medium: Silk pile on silk and cotton foundation
Dimensions: H. 69 11/16 in. (177 cm)
W. 51 9/16 in. (131 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max Toberoff, 1995
Object Number: 1995.157
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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