Mamluk Carpet
Datelate 15th/early 16th Century
Object PlaceCairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
MediumWool
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineCollection of the Founders Society Detroit Institute of Arts
Object numberF49.14
DescriptionRug, decorated with central square containing hexagonal medallion enclosing rosette encircled by Kufic inscription, border of papyrus sprays and sixteen contiguous squares with rosettes against checkerboard pattern with lotus blossoms. Rectangular panels above and below central square decorated with papyrus sprays. Wide border with oval cartouches and lobed, circular medallions enclosing papyrus sprays and rosettes. Colors are red, green, blue. Wool on wool warp; sehna knot; self- fringed warp; unraveling at ends, sides; sides and one end hemstitched; burlap strap heading.On View
On viewCollections
- Egyptian Objects from the DIA
1430/1460
early 16th Century
19th Century
12th Century
4th Century BC
c. 1830
1879
6th/7th Century
1873
c. 1885
