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Fragment

1000s–1100s

Iran or Iraq

Medium
Silk: soumak, or twisted tapestry
Measurements
Overall: 20 x 22.6 cm (7 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1939.47
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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Description

The fragment preserves a winged quadruped in blue on a gray-beige background with the details of the animal in the ground color. Below the animal are foliate sprigs in blue.
A circular woven silk textile fragment features a blue hybrid creature on a tan ground. Facing left, the animal has a canine head with an open mouth, a striped wing, and hooved legs. A circular pattern marks its shoulder, while stylized blue leaves occupy the right side. The aged fabric is characterized by frayed edges and several holes, including a prominent opening near the center and deep tears on the right.

Fragment

1000s–1100s

Iran or Iraq

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