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Fragment of an Embroidery

1100s

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

Medium
embroidery in silk and gold filé on mulham tabby ground
Measurements
Overall: 14.6 x 8 cm (5 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1950.561
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A horizontally oriented textile fragment features three sections of embroidery in glinting gold and silk threads. The outer panels display repeating reddish-brown, clover-shaped motifs on a golden ground. A central rectangular band is framed by a dark blue border and contains a diamond lattice pattern with muted pink and tan flourishes. The work has significant chunks missing, resulting in irregular, torn edges and frayed fringe across its width.

Fragment of an Embroidery

1100s

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

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