Blue-ground Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Floral Vines
Flag of IranIslamic ArtTextiles-Rugs17th century

Blue-ground Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Floral Vines is a textiles-rugs probably Kirman from Iran created in 17th century using cotton (warp), wool (weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile measuring Rug: H. 54 1/8 in. (137.5 cm) W. 53 5/8 in. (136.2… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCotton (warp), wool (weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile
DimensionsRug: H. 54 1/8 in. (137.5 cm) W. 53 5/8 in. (136.2 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Rugs
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Joseph V. McMullan, 1970
Date17th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: probably Kirman, Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Blue-ground Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Floral Vines?

Blue-ground Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Floral Vines is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Blue-ground Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Floral Vines created?

Blue-ground Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Floral Vines dates to 17th century.

What material is Blue-ground Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Floral Vines made from?

Blue-ground Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Floral Vines is crafted from cotton (warp), wool (weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile.

Where does Blue-ground Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Floral Vines originate?

Blue-ground Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Floral Vines originates from Iran.

Is Blue-ground Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Floral Vines in the public domain?

Blue-ground Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Floral Vines is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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