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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
    Persian Carpet with Kabistan Design
    Unknown
    n.d.
    Object number: 7.18
    Persian Woven Panel
    Unknown, British
    1885
    Object number: 2000.5.903
    New Persian
    John Henry Dearle
    ca. 1905
    Object number: 2000.5.494
    Unknown
    19th Century
    Object number: 2007.3.9
    Portrait Medallion of Benjamin Franklin
    Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
    ca. 1778-1800
    Object number: 61.2
    New Persian
    John Henry Dearle
    ca. 1905
    Object number: 2000.5.9
    Persian
    John Henry Dearle
    after 1900
    Object number: 2000.5.110
    Design for Carpet
    Unknown, British
    n.d.
    Object number: 2000.5.440
    Design for Carpet
    Unknown, British
    n.d.
    Object number: 2000.5.598
    Design for Carpet
    Unknown, British
    n.d.
    Object number: 2000.5.596