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Embroidered cotton tiraz

991–1031

Iraq, Baghdad, Abbasid period, reign of al-Qadir 991–1031

Medium
plain weave: cotton; embroidery, chain and self-couching stitches: silk
Measurements
Overall: 17 x 53 cm (6 11/16 x 20 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Blumka in memory of Leopold Blumka 1974.188
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Not on view
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A horizontally long fragment of tan cotton and silk features a single band of dark blue calligraphy. The script is composed of tall, thin vertical lines connected by rounded, horizontal forms along the base. The cloth is severely frayed with significant chunks missing and patches of dark brown staining. Its ragged edges and holes create an irregular, deteriorating silhouette across the horizontal span.

Embroidered cotton tiraz

991–1031

Iraq, Baghdad, Abbasid period, reign of al-Qadir 991–1031

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