Carpet Fragment

13th–early 14th century

Not on view

This fragment, one of the oldest surviving examples of Turkish carpet weaving, is related to a group of early carpets found in mosques of central Anatolia. Originally, the pattern consisted of rows of dark blue hexagons, one of which is still partially visible here.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Carpet Fragment
Date: 13th–early 14th century
Geography: Attributed to Turkey
Medium: Wool (warp, weft, and pile); symmetrically knotted pile
Dimensions: Mount: H. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
W. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
D. 1 7/8 in. (2.5 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1974
Object Number: 1974.227
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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