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Collections

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

Unknown, Inscribed Textile (Tiraz) Fragment, 11th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

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