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Preview image of work. wool,  Laver Kerman Rug 10193

1988.42.42

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Laver Kerman Rug

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

Laver Kerman Rug

Creation Date

ca. 1900

Century

late 19th-early 20th century

Dimensions

168 15/16 in. x 107 7/16 in. (429.1 cm. x 272.85 cm.)

Object Type

textile/natural fiber

Creation Place

Asia, Iran, Southeastern Persia

Medium and Support

wool

Credit Line

Gift of William H. Alexander

Copyright

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Accession Number

1988.42.42

Object Description

central medallion graces an ivory field filled with flowerheads radiating from two vases surrounded by a cartouche -filled border of Islamic expressions