Jameel Gallery
Carpet with Blossoms and Animals
Iran
1550–1660
In the red field, scrolling stems carry huge lotus leaves and a variety of blossoms. On them and between them, leopards, tigers and other animals fight, rest and run.
The lively design is not symmetrical, which shows that this is only part of a larger carpet that was shortened in the 19th century. It was once twice as long.
Silk warps (Z2S), silk wefts and wool pile
Museum no. 601-1894
[2006]