Rug
| Object Name: | Rug |
|---|---|
| Place Made: | Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan |
| Period: | Late 20th to early 21st century |
| Date: | 1980 - 2007 |
| Dimensions: | L 150 cm x W 92 cm |
| Materials: | Wool |
| Techniques: | Knotted pile; weft-float; fringed |
| ID Number: | T2008.1.11 |
| Credit: | Gift of Max Allen |
This pastoral scene includes a man playing a flute in the lower left, and a hunter on horseback in the centre. Scenes like this have been depicted on oriental rugs for five centuries, except that here, hidden among the animals and plants, is a modern assault rifle.
