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camel trapping (asmalyk)

First half 19th century
Object PlaceTurcoman, Yomud tribe
Medium/TechniqueWool warp, weft and pile, knotted pile (Ghiordes knot)
DimensionsL (center with fringe): 0.62 m
Credit LineGift of Miss Gertrude Townsend
Accession number62.1126
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsTextiles
Rug
19th century
Pattern
early 19th century
late 15th to early 16th century
Medallion
mid-16th century
Restricted: For reference only
late 17th or early 18th century
Shaped carpet
about 1650