Rug
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
Maker
Persian
Label TextWhile this rug is not a prayer rug, its sprouting leaves and flowers evoke a garden, a metaphor for Paradise. Probably intended for use in a private home, the central field is a stylized pool with a flowering stalk or tree growing from above and below, surrounded by vines.
Object number40.176
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Middleton
Dimensions67 x 49 in. (170.18 x 124.46 cm)
MediumPile knotted wool
Object number: 2001.299
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