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Carpet

mid-17th century
Not on view
The characteristic red of Indian carpets emphasizes the graceful yet dynamic design of the trellis pattern connecting the floral and serrated motifs. The serrated leaves enclosing a palmette, as well as the medallions and cartouches in the border, recall sixteenth century Herat carpets from Iran, but the exuberance of the floral forms and richness of color confirm an Indian origin.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Carpet
  • Date: mid-17th century
  • Geography: Made in Pakistan, Lahore
  • Medium: Cotton (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile
  • Dimensions: Rug: L. 363 1/2 in (923.3 cm)
    W. 133 1/2 in. (339.1 cm)
    Wt. 127 lbs. (57.6 kg)
    Storage Tube: L. 156 in. (396.2 cm)
    Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm)
    Wt. 28 lbs (12.7 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Rugs
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.190.857
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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