Islamic ArtTextiles-Woven-Brocadeca. 1800Face from Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) is a textiles-woven-brocade from Northwestern Iran created in ca. 1800 using wool; sumak brocaded, pile weave, symmetrically knotted pile measuring H. 17 in. (43.2 cm) W. 22 in. (55.9 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Wool; sumak brocaded, pile weave, symmetrically knotted pile |
| Dimensions | H. 17 in. (43.2 cm) W. 22 in. (55.9 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Woven-Brocade |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Inger G. and William B. Ginsberg, 2015 |
| Date | ca. 1800 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Northwestern Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Face from Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)?
Face from Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Face from Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) created?
Face from Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) dates to ca. 1800.
What material is Face from Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) made from?
Face from Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) is crafted from wool; sumak brocaded, pile weave, symmetrically knotted pile.
Where does Face from Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) originate?
Face from Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) originates from Northwestern Iran.
Is Face from Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) in the public domain?
Face from Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) is in the public domain and can be freely used.