Fragment of a Carpet with Cartouche Border, late 16th century
Fragment of a Carpet with Cartouche Border, late 16th century, Made in Iran, Silk (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, Rug: L. 43 1/4 in. ( cm), Textiles-Rugs, This carpet bears flowers on winding stems, birds, and Chinese cloud bands in a dense arrangement covering the entirety of its deep red ground. Similar imagery appears on works executed in other media, including in painting and bookbinding, from sixteenth century Iran, where it references the role of hunting and gardens in the lives of Safavid elite
Size: 4560px × 3987px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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