Islamic ArtTextiles-Rugsca. 1650Fragments of a Carpet with Lattice and Blossom Pattern is a textiles-rugs Kashmir or Lahore from India or present-day Pakistan created in ca. 1650 using silk (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile measuring Textile: L. 155 3/4 in. (395.6 cm) W. 55 1/4… — 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 | Textile: L. 155 3/4 in. (395.6 cm) W. 55 1/4 in. (140.3 cm) Mount: L. 66 in. (167.6 cm) W. 168 in. (426.7 cm) D. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) Weight: 263 lbs (119.3 kg) |
| Classification | Textiles-Rugs |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913 |
| Date | ca. 1650 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Kashmir or Lahore, India or present-day Pakistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Fragments of a Carpet with Lattice and Blossom Pattern?
Fragments of a Carpet with Lattice and Blossom Pattern is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Fragments of a Carpet with Lattice and Blossom Pattern created?
Fragments of a Carpet with Lattice and Blossom Pattern dates to ca. 1650.
What material is Fragments of a Carpet with Lattice and Blossom Pattern made from?
Fragments of a Carpet with Lattice and Blossom Pattern is crafted from silk (warp and weft), pashmina wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile.
Where does Fragments of a Carpet with Lattice and Blossom Pattern originate?
Fragments of a Carpet with Lattice and Blossom Pattern originates from India or present-day Pakistan.
Is Fragments of a Carpet with Lattice and Blossom Pattern in the public domain?
Fragments of a Carpet with Lattice and Blossom Pattern is in the public domain and can be freely used.