Carpet, first half 17th century, Made in Iran, probably Kashan, Silk, metal-wrapped thread; tapestry weave, H. 93 in. (236.2 cm), Textiles-Rugs, This carpet was among those produced for export to Europe and was formerly in the collection of the Royal House of Saxony. Unlike examples with scenes of animal combat or floral patterns within the central medallions, the field of this carpet contains a cross, an apt symbol for a European patron
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Carpet, first half 17th century, Iran, Kashan, Silk, metal-wrapped thread, tapestry weave, H, 93, 236.2 cm, Textiles-Rugs, carpet, produced, export, Europe, formerly, collection, Royal House, Saxony, examples, scenes, animal combat, floral patterns, within, central medallions, field, carpet contains, cross, apt symbol, European patron
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