Face from Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
Flag of IranIslamic ArtTextiles-Woven-Brocadeca. 1800

Face 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

MediumWool; sumak brocaded, pile weave, symmetrically knotted pile
DimensionsH. 17 in. (43.2 cm) W. 22 in. (55.9 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Woven-Brocade
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Inger G. and William B. Ginsberg, 2015
Dateca. 1800

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Northwestern Iran. Flag of 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.

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

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