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Polonaise carpets

Scope note

A name of convenience given to types of rugs thought to have been made in Isfahan or Kashan characterized by a silk pile, floral designs, and areas of gold or silver brocade.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000187728

Broader Terms used

<Persian rugs by pattern>

Narrower Terms used

Coronation carpets

Equivalent Terms used

Polonaise carpet

Created

13yrs ago

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