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The Seley Carpet late 16th century This is one of the finest Persian carpets known, produced at a time when the art of carpet weaving had achieved its greatest heights under the patronage of the Safavid shahs in the sixteenth century. Striking in the harmony of its pattern and color, this carpet combines the medallion scheme adapted from bookbindings with a field composed of a well-planned system of floral forms on scrolling vines and floating cloud bands of Chinese derivation. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6667. The Seley Carpet Supported by Bloomberg

The Seley Carpet late 16th century This is one of the finest Persian carpets known, produced at a time when the art of carpet weaving had achieved its greatest heights under the patronage of the Safavid shahs in the sixteenth century. Striking in the harmony of its pattern and color, this carpet combines the medallion scheme adapted from bookbindings with a field composed of a well-planned system of floral forms on scrolling vines and floating cloud bands of Chinese derivation. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6667. The Seley Carpet Supported by Bloomberg Stock Photo
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2HHTEWA

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Dimensions:

1752 x 4000 px | 14.8 x 33.9 cm | 5.8 x 13.3 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

19 January 2022

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The Seley Carpet late 16th century This is one of the finest Persian carpets known, produced at a time when the art of carpet weaving had achieved its greatest heights under the patronage of the Safavid shahs in the sixteenth century. Striking in the harmony of its pattern and color, this carpet combines the medallion scheme adapted from bookbindings with a field composed of a well-planned system of floral forms on scrolling vines and floating cloud bands of Chinese derivation. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6667. The Seley Carpet Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. The Seley Carpet. late 16th century. Silk (warp), cotton (weft), wool (weft and pile); asymmetrically knotted pile. Made in Iran. Textiles-Rugs