Inscribed Textile (Tiraz) Fragment

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Inscribed Textile (Tiraz) Fragment

Egypt, Islamic; Fatimid, 10th-11th century
Textiles
Linen plain weave with linen-warp and silk-weft tapestry weave
6 1/2 × 12 in. (16.51 × 30.48 cm) Frame: 13 1/4 × 18 3/4 × 1 1/2 in. (33.66 × 47.63 × 3.81 cm)
The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection, gift of Joan Palevsky (M.73.5.619)
Costume and Textiles
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Pal, Pratapaditya, ed.  Islamic Art:  The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection.  Los Angeles:  Museum Associates, 1973.