Islamic ArtTextiles-Woven-Brocadeca. 1875Face of Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) is a textiles-woven-brocade from Northern Iraq created in ca. 1875 using wool; pile weave, asymmetrically knotted pile, tapestry weave, brocaded measuring H. 26 1/2 in. (67.3 cm) W. 21 3/4 in (55.2 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Wool; pile weave, asymmetrically knotted pile, tapestry weave, brocaded |
| Dimensions | H. 26 1/2 in. (67.3 cm) W. 21 3/4 in (55.2 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Woven-Brocade |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Inger G. and William B. Ginsberg, 2015 |
| Date | ca. 1875 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Northern Iraq. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Face of Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)?
Face of Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Face of Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) created?
Face of Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) dates to ca. 1875.
What material is Face of Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) made from?
Face of Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) is crafted from wool; pile weave, asymmetrically knotted pile, tapestry weave, brocaded.
Where does Face of Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) originate?
Face of Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) originates from Northern Iraq.
Is Face of Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) in the public domain?
Face of Half of Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.