Mughal carpet fragment

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 50.138.1
Type: textile; carpet
Date of production:
17th c.
Mughal period
Place of production:
Acquisition: donation of Imre Schwaiger
Materials: wool
Techniques: hand knotted
Dimensions: height: 85 cm
width: 81 cm
Hand-knotted Mughal carpet fragment, one of the most beautiful pieces in our collection. In the top row, ashoka tree and cypress alternate, with a basket of flowers underneath.