Carpet, ca. 1550, Attributed to Egypt, Cairo, Wool (warp, weft, and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, Textile: H. 79 in. (200

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Carpet, ca. 1550, Attributed to Egypt, Cairo, Wool (warp, weft, and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, Textile: H. 79 in. ( cm), Textiles-Rugs, This wool carpet presents a large border with repeating large blossoms, framing an extensive surface decorated with repeating chintamanis, the pearl-like spots that were popular in the Ottoman court. A circular medallion occupies the center, with a fleur-de-lis like motif at its top and bottom forming a vertical axis

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Size: 3581px × 5359px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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