Carpet

17th century

Not on view

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Title: Carpet
Date: 17th century
Geography: Attributed to present-day Afghanistan, Herat
Medium: Wool (warp, weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile
Dimensions: Gr. L. 301 1/8 in. (764.9 cm)
Gr. W. 123 1/8 in. (312.7 cm)

H (left): 257 in. (652.8cm)
H. (right): 256 in. (650.2cm)
W. (top): 123 1/2 in. (313.7cm)
W. BOTTOM: 124 1/2in. (316.2cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Carll Tucker, 1951
Object Number: 51.177.1
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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