Islamic ArtTextiles-Rugs17th centuryVase-technique Carpet with Overlapping Cartouches is a textiles-rugs probably Kirman or Isfahan from Iran created in 17th century using cotton (warp), silk (weft), wool (weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile measuring Rug: L. 189 in. (480.1 cm) W. 127 in. (322.6… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Cotton (warp), silk (weft), wool (weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile |
| Dimensions | Rug: L. 189 in. (480.1 cm) W. 127 in. (322.6 cm) Tube: L. 140 in. (355.6 cm) Diam. 20 in. (50.8 cm) Wt. 75 lbs. (34 kg) (Carpet weighed with 120 lb. tube at 195 lbs.) |
| Classification | Textiles-Rugs |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Horace Havemeyer, 1956 |
| Date | 17th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: probably Kirman or Isfahan, Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Vase-technique Carpet with Overlapping Cartouches?
Vase-technique Carpet with Overlapping Cartouches is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Vase-technique Carpet with Overlapping Cartouches created?
Vase-technique Carpet with Overlapping Cartouches dates to 17th century.
What material is Vase-technique Carpet with Overlapping Cartouches made from?
Vase-technique Carpet with Overlapping Cartouches is crafted from cotton (warp), silk (weft), wool (weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile.
Where does Vase-technique Carpet with Overlapping Cartouches originate?
Vase-technique Carpet with Overlapping Cartouches originates from Iran.
Is Vase-technique Carpet with Overlapping Cartouches in the public domain?
Vase-technique Carpet with Overlapping Cartouches is in the public domain and can be freely used.