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Persian Carpet with Large Medallion Design

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Daten.d.
Mediumsilk
Dimensionsoverall: 114 1/2 x 142 in. (290.8 x 360.7 cm.)
DescriptionSilk, Ispahan (Persian). Pink and turquoise with large medallion.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Label TextThis carpet, purchased by the Huntingtons in 1917, was made in Tabriz, one of the oldest rug-weaving centers in Iran. It displays a medallion design surrounded by an intricate floral pattern worked in delicate creams and pastels.
Status
On view
Object number7.17
Terms
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    Unknown
    n.d.
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    Unknown, British
    1885
    Object number: 2000.5.903
    New Persian
    John Henry Dearle
    ca. 1905
    Object number: 2000.5.494
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    Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
    ca. 1778-1800
    Object number: 61.2
    Unknown
    19th Century
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    ca. 1820 - 1840
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    early 17th Century
    Object number: 12.19
    Chinese Carpet Fragment
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    19th Century
    Object number: 2007.3.15
    Unknown, Persian, 19th Century
    19th century
    Object number: 2007.3.17
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    Unknown, Persian, 19th Century
    19th Century
    Object number: 2007.3.7