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Persian

Rug fragment, ca. 1550

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Persian

Title

Rug fragment

Year

ca. 1550

Medium

cotton; wool

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • cotton,
  • wool

Techniques

  • asymmetrical knot,
  • Sehna,
  • Senneh knot,
  • knotted pile

Dimensions

148 cm (58 5/16 inches) (length)

Type

  • Textiles

Credit

Gift of E. C. Ostby

Object Number

11.761

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