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Fragment of an Embroidery

1100s

Iran or Iraq, Seljuk period, 12 century A.D.

Medium
embroidery in silk and gold filé on mulham tabby ground
Measurements
Overall: 6.3 x 19.7 cm (2 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1950.560
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A horizontally long tan silk fragment features a central band of reddish-brown tree-like forms outlined in black. These stylized palmettes are joined at the base by a continuous line of pseudo-Arabic script, with traces of glinting gold thread within the embroidery. The textile is worn and irregular, defined by heavily frayed edges and loose threads extending laterally. A smaller calligraphic motif rests above the row on the left side.

Fragment of an Embroidery

1100s

Iran or Iraq, Seljuk period, 12 century A.D.

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