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Fragment with confronted animal medallions and kufic bands

1480–1649 (radiocarbon date, 95% probability)

Iran

Medium
Silk: diasper, tabby weave
Measurements
Overall: 39.6 x 45.4 cm (15 9/16 x 17 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1950.84
Public Domain
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Description

The fragment preserves a wide central band flanked by narrower inscription bands. The narrower bands contain, on a dark blue background, a continuous inscription in elaborate Kufic, the ivory-colored lettering oriented at right angles to the warp. On the wider ivory panel there appear ovals enclosing a frieze of running animals within which are hexagons enclosing stars. The ovals alternate vertically with cartouches containing an inscription in simple Kufic, the design appearing in blue, pink, and ivory.
A rectangular silk fragment in muted tan and cream tones features a pattern of large circular medallions. Each roundel depicts symmetrical pairs of birds, winged creatures, and lions flanking a central stylized tree. Horizontal bands of blocky script separate the medallions, with smaller diamond motifs filling the spaces between. Its condition is fragmented, showing irregular edges and large missing sections along the bottom and right.

Fragment with confronted animal medallions and kufic bands

1480–1649 (radiocarbon date, 95% probability)

Iran

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