Flag of IranIslamic ArtTextiles-Wovenprobably early 20th century

Textile with Pattern of Lozenges with Confronted Horned Quadrupeds, Bands with Dogs Chasing Hares, and Inscribed Bands is a textiles-woven from Iran created in probably early 20th century using silk measuring H. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm) W. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm) Mount: H. 18… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSilk
DimensionsH. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm) W. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm) Mount: H. 18 7/8 in. (48 cm) W. 17 1/8 in. (43.5 cm) D. 1 3/8 n. (3.5 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Woven
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1930
Dateprobably early 20th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

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Textile with Pattern of Lozenges with Confronted Horned Quadrupeds, Bands with Dogs Chasing Hares, and Inscribed Bands is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Textile with Pattern of Lozenges with Confronted Horned Quadrupeds, Bands with Dogs Chasing Hares, and Inscribed Bands dates to probably early 20th century.

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Textile with Pattern of Lozenges with Confronted Horned Quadrupeds, Bands with Dogs Chasing Hares, and Inscribed Bands is crafted from silk.

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Textile with Pattern of Lozenges with Confronted Horned Quadrupeds, Bands with Dogs Chasing Hares, and Inscribed Bands originates from Iran.

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

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