East Asian Art Prayer Rug Made in Ushak, Turkey, AsiaLate 16th century Artist/maker unknown, Turkish Wool Currently not on view 1943-40-59 The John D. McIlhenny Collection, 1943 |
LabelA mosque lamp hangs in one of the two opposing arches of the central field of this rug. Small rugs of this type were used for kneeling during prayer. |















