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Rug

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-5060

Description

Rectangular; Sehna knot; six borders, medallion design in central panel with all over intertwining vines, flowers and foliage; colors: rose and black against tan ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rugs
cotton (textile)
wool (textile)
Kirman
Wool
Cotton
Kerman
RUG

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Iran

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.474

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