East Asian Art "Bird" Rug Made in Anatolia, Turkey, Asia17th century Artist/maker unknown, Turkish Wool * Gallery 221, Asian Art, second floor 1955-65-12 The Joseph Lees Williams Memorial Collection, 1955 |
LabelMany small “bird” rugs of this type have been found in Protestant churches in Transylvania, where they were used to decorate benches, corridors, and the like. The corners of this rug may have been cropped for some architectural purpose.* 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. |
