The Emperor's Carpet

Unknown maker

Medium: Silk (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile
Dimensions: Rug: L. 299 in. (759.5 cm) W. 133 1/2 in. (339.1 cm) Wt. on a 10" tube: 144 lbs. (65.3 kg)
Department: Islamic Art
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Dated: second half 16th century
Pixels: 1909 × 4000
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The Emperor's Carpet. second half 16th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.