Carpet with Pseudo-Kufic Inscriptions
This prayer rug highlights the protective function of pseudo-inscriptions. It bears a perfectly legible inscription at its borders but relies on well-placed pseudo-kufic writing at the foot. To protect the sacred texts from being stepped on and violated, the designer rendered them illegible.
Artwork Details
- Title: Carpet with Pseudo-Kufic Inscriptions
- Date: probably 17th century
- Geography: Attributed to Turkey
- Medium: Wool (warp, weft and pile); symmetrically knotted pile
- Dimensions: H. 64 in. (162.6 cm)
W. 41 in. (104.1 cm) - Classification: Textiles-Rugs
- Credit Line: The James F. Ballard Collection, Gift of James F. Ballard, 1922
- Object Number: 22.100.123
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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