Carpet with Palm Trees, Ibexes, and Birds
Flag of PakistanIslamic ArtTextiles-Rugslate 16th–early 17th century

Carpet with Palm Trees, Ibexes, and Birds is a textiles-rugs Lahore from present-day Pakistan created in late 16th–early 17th century using cotton (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile measuring Rug: L. 328 in. (833.1 cm) W. 108 in. (274.3 cm) … — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCotton (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile
DimensionsRug: L. 328 in. (833.1 cm) W. 108 in. (274.3 cm) Wt. 132 lbs. (59.9 kg) Storage Tube: L. 132 in. (335.3 cm) Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Rugs
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Datelate 16th–early 17th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Lahore, present-day Pakistan. Flag of Pakistan

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Carpet with Palm Trees, Ibexes, and Birds?

Carpet with Palm Trees, Ibexes, and Birds is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Carpet with Palm Trees, Ibexes, and Birds created?

Carpet with Palm Trees, Ibexes, and Birds dates to late 16th–early 17th century.

What material is Carpet with Palm Trees, Ibexes, and Birds made from?

Carpet with Palm Trees, Ibexes, and Birds is crafted from cotton (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile.

Where does Carpet with Palm Trees, Ibexes, and Birds originate?

Carpet with Palm Trees, Ibexes, and Birds originates from present-day Pakistan.

Is Carpet with Palm Trees, Ibexes, and Birds in the public domain?

Carpet with Palm Trees, Ibexes, and Birds 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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