Mamluk Carpet, early 16th century, Attributed to probably Egypt, probably Cairo, Wool, (warp, weft and pile); asymmetrically

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Mamluk Carpet, early 16th century, Attributed to probably Egypt, probably Cairo, Wool, (warp, weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, Rug: H. 84 in. ( cm), Textiles-Rugs, Mamluk style carpets figured significantly in Mediterranean commerce and appear in Venetian paintings as early as the sixteenth century. They are characterized by a central medallion surrounded by a variety of smaller geometric motifs, forming a kaleidoscopic appearance

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Size: 5136px × 3763px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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