Mamluk Rug
Artist/maker unknown, Egyptian
Geography:
Made in Cairo, Egypt, Africa
Date:
1500-1550Medium:
WoolDimensions:
6 feet 5 inches x 4 feet 5 inches (195.6 x 134.6 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
1943-40-63Credit Line:
The John D. McIlhenny Collection, 1943
Made in Cairo, Egypt, Africa
Date:
1500-1550Medium:
WoolDimensions:
6 feet 5 inches x 4 feet 5 inches (195.6 x 134.6 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
* Gallery 205, European Art 1100-1500, second floor
Accession Number:1943-40-63Credit Line:
The John D. McIlhenny Collection, 1943
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Mamluk carpets are characterized by a central, dominant octagonal medallion surrounded by a great variety of smaller, geometric motifs. They take their name from the Mamluk dynasties that ruled Egypt from 1250 through 1517. Carpets of this design were produced in Cairo, largely for the southern European luxury trade.
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