The Czartoryski Carpet, 17th century, Made in Iran, probably Isfahan, Cotton (warp), silk (weft and pile), metal wrapped thread

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The Czartoryski Carpet, 17th century, Made in Iran, probably Isfahan, Cotton (warp), silk (weft and pile), metal wrapped thread; asymmetrically knotted pile, brocaded, Rug: H. 191 1/2 in. ( cm), Textiles-Rugs, The coat of arms on this carpet (in the center and at each end) was mistakenly understood to belong to the Polish Czartoryski family; consequently, the term 'Polonaise' was applied to this carpet and others like it

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Size: 2557px × 4660px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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