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Rare Mughal Dynasty Summer Carpet

$14,377.72
£10,703.28
€12,000
CA$19,693.89
A$21,903.90
CHF 11,437.54
MX$266,547.17
NOK 146,074.79
SEK 136,992.38
DKK 91,351.81
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About the Item

Summer carpets are silk embroideries on a cotton background used as by the Mughal court as unique floor spreads for important guests during special occasions. This particular example is characterised by a small format as well as by a directional pattern of floral shrubs contained within cartouches, a design which is characteristic of the textile arts of the Mughal period and which derives from the architectural iconography of the court, as seen in majestic examples such as the Taj Mahal in Agra. The highly refined border of conjoined leafs and flower frames perfectly the composition. A museum quality antique textile is original condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 37.41 in (95 cm)Length: 50.01 in (127 cm)
  • Style:
    Agra (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Silk,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1680-1689
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1680
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 025401stDibs: LU954916950252

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