Carpet, late 16th–early 17th century, Attributed to Iran, probably Kashan, Silk, metal wrapped thread; tapestry weave, Textile

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Carpet, late 16th–early 17th century, Attributed to Iran, probably Kashan, Silk, metal wrapped thread; tapestry weave, Textile: H. 87 in. (221 cm), Textiles-Rugs, This tapestry-woven carpet with threads wrapped in precious metal belongs to a group produced in Kashan in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. Unlike carpets produced for shrines, this example contains a central lobed medallion with flying cranes, a motif repeated in the four corner pieces

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Size: 2495px × 3700px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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