Carpet (tapis)
Object type: Carpet
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: French, Paris
Artist: Savonnerie Manufactory
Artist bio: Manufactory, established 1626; Manufacture Royale, established 1663
Artist role: Manufactory
Date: mid-17th century
Medium: Knotted and cut wool pile (Ghiordes knot) (woven with about 44 knots per sq. inch)
Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): H. 146 1/16 x W. 100 in. (371 x 254 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Rugs
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1976
Accession year: 1976
Tags: Flowers