East Asian Art Mamluk Rug Made in Cairo, Egypt, Africa1500-1550 Artist/maker unknown, Egyptian Wool * Gallery 205, European Art 1100-1500, second floor 1943-40-63 The John D. McIlhenny Collection, 1943 |
LabelMamluk carpets are characterized by a central, dominant octagonal medallion surrounded by a great variety of smaller, geometric motifs. They take their name from the Mamluk dynasties that ruled Egypt from 1250 through 1517. Carpets of this design were produced in Cairo, largely for the southern European luxury trade.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
