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Fragment with Inscription

before 1986

Iran, in the style of the Buyid period (945–1055) or Seljuq period

(1037–1194)
Medium
Silk: compound weave
Measurements
Overall: 45.8 x 69.8 cm (18 1/16 x 27 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1986.89
Public Domain
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Not on view
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A horizontally oriented tan silk fragment features two octagonal medallions enclosing symmetrical scenes of figures on elephants facing a central tree. Attendants stand behind the elephants, while pairs of hares sit among flowering plants at the base. Bands of decorative script fill the octagonal borders, with floral motifs at the corners. The dark brown patterns contrast with the light ground, which shows significant wear through frayed edges and horizontal tears.

Fragment with Inscription

before 1986

Iran, in the style of the Buyid period (945–1055) or Seljuq period (1037–1194)

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