Rug
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Rug

TitleRug
ArtistSehna, Persia (present-day Iran)
Date1875-1900 19th century
MediumCotton and wool, slit tapestry weave; main warp fringe
Classificationweaving - carpet
OriginIran Iran
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Chauncey McCormick and Mrs. Richard Ely Danielson
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Rug” is a work by Sehna, Persia (present-day Iran), dated 1875-1900. It is executed in cotton and wool, slit tapestry weave; main warp fringe and classified as weaving - carpet. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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