'Portuguese' Carpet with Maritime Scenes, 17th century, Made in Northeastern Iran, Khurasan, Cotton (warp, weft, and pile); wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, Carpet: L. 161 3/4 in. (410.8 cm), Textiles-Rugs, This is one of a group of unusual carpets, long referred to as 'Portuguese' carpets because of the European figures in Portuguese dress that appear in them. In the center of the field are five concentric lozenge shaped medallions decorated with flowering vines
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Portuguese, Carpet, Maritime Scenes, 17th century, Northeastern Iran, Khurasan, Cotton, warp, weft, pile, wool, asymmetrically knotted pile, L, 161 3/4, 410.8 cm, Textiles-Rugs, group, unusual carpets, long referred, carpets, European figures, Portuguese dress, center, field, five concentric lozenge, shaped, medallions, decorated, flowering vines
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