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Textile Fragment7th-8th century

Not on view
Fragmentary woven textile in tan and khaki with a faded brick-red geometric or lozenge motif at center, ragged edges and loose fringe threads

Unknown, Textile Fragment, 7th-8th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Madina Collection of Islamic Art, gift of Camilla Chandler Frost, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Textile Fragment
Place Made
Iran or Iraq
Date Made
7th-8th century
Medium
Wool and cotton weft-faced compound twill (samite)
Dimensions
3 1/8 x 4 in. (7.93 x 10.16 cm); Mount: 7 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. (19.05 x 19.68 cm)
Credit Line
The Madina Collection of Islamic Art, gift of Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2002.1.688
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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