Islamic ArtTextiles-Rugsca. 1650Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms is a textiles-rugs Kashmir or Lahore from Northern India or Pakistan created in ca. 1650 using silk (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile measuring L. 163 3/4 in. (415.9 cm) W. 66 in. (167.6 cm) Diam. of… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silk (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile |
| Dimensions | L. 163 3/4 in. (415.9 cm) W. 66 in. (167.6 cm) Diam. of tube 10 in. (25.4 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Rugs |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913 |
| Date | ca. 1650 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Kashmir or Lahore, Northern India or Pakistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms?
Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms created?
Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms dates to ca. 1650.
What material is Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms made from?
Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms is crafted from silk (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile.
Where does Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms originate?
Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms originates from Northern India or Pakistan.
Is Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms in the public domain?
Carpet with Scrolling Vines and Blossoms is in the public domain and can be freely used.