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Inscribed Textile (Tiraz) Fragment11th century

Not on view
Fragmentary woven textile with horizontal tapestry-weave bands in teal, crimson, and ivory on a plain cream linen ground, with frayed edges and areas of wear
Title
Inscribed Textile (Tiraz) Fragment
Culture
Islamic; Fatimid
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
11th century
Medium
Silk tapestry weave on plain weave linen
Dimensions
11 1/8 × 5 in. (28.26 × 12.7 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Fund
Accession Number
M.55.12.6
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles