Textile ArtsCaucasian19th century

Carpet

19th century

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Knotted

Medium

Wool pile, knotted

Culture

Caucasian

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

249 x 198 cm (98 1/16 x 77 15/16 in.)

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