late 16th-early 17th century
Town Isfahan or Kirman,
Iran
Iran
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumCotton (warp and weft), silk (weft), wool (weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile
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SizeRug: H. 325 in. (825.5 cm) W. 114 in. (289.6 cm) Tube: W. 143 1/2 in. (364.5 cm) Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm)
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Geography detailsMade in
Town Isfahan or Kirman,
Iran -
Country today
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Datelate 16th-early 17th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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This richly colored carpet features stylized floral motifs interspersed with scrolling vines. The designation “vase” carpet refers to the distinctive weaving technique used to create this carpet and others like it, many of which feature vase motifs in their designs. The bottom edge of this carpet displays a different design than the rest, suggesting that the weaver decided to alter the planned design about eighteen inches into the weaving process.