East Asian Art "Lotto" Rug Made in Anatolia, Turkey, AsiaPossibly made in Konya, Anatolia, Asia 16th century Artist/maker unknown, Turkish Wool and possibly goat hair Currently not on view 1967-30-308 The Samuel S. White 3rd and Vera White Collection, 1967 |
LabelThe "Lotto" pattern of arabesque forms in this carpet may derive from Persian silk textiles. The term "Lotto" came into use after rugs with this pattern appeared in paintings by the sixteenth-century Venetian artist Lorenzo Lotto. |
