AMICA ID:
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MMA_.1970.105
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AMICA Library Year:
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2000
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Object Type:
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Textiles
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Creator Nationality:
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African; North African; Egyptian
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Creator Dates/Places:
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Egypt
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Creator Name-CRT:
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Attributed to Egypt
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Title:
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'Simonetti' Carpet
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Title Type:
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Object name
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View:
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Full View
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Creation Date:
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ca. 1500
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Creation Start Date:
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1480
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Creation End Date:
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1520
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Materials and Techniques:
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Pile weave, wool pile on wool foundation, ca. 100 asymmetrical knots per square inch
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Classification Term:
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Rugs
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Dimensions:
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W. 94 in. (238.8 cm), L. 353 in. (896.6 cm)
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AMICA Contributor:
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Owner Location:
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New York, New York, USA
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ID Number:
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1970.105
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Credit Line:
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Fletcher Fund, 1970
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Rights:
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Context:
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This majestic weaving, named for a former owner, is one of the most famous of all Mamluk carpets. It has five medallions instead of the more customary one or three and a slightly brighter, more varied palette than is usual for its type. Mamluk carpets are surprisingly rich in appearance considering the relatively coarse weave and limited color range. The overall effect is that of a shimmering mosaic. |
Related Image Identifier Link:
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MMA_.is1970.105.R.tif
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