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Fragment from a Large Hanging

800s–1000s

Iran or Iraq, Abbasid period

(750–1258)
Medium
Wool and cotton: tapestry
Measurements
Overall: 29.5 x 33 cm (11 5/8 x 13 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1983.122
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Opposing pairs of half-acanthus leaves are arranged to form oval compartments enclosing eight-petaled rosettes.
Two vertical, irregular fragments of woven wool and cotton feature a repeating botanical pattern on a muted green ground. Stylized reddish-brown leaves and cream-colored flowers with red centers are accented by dark blue curved forms. Frayed, irregular edges frame the intricate design. A solid beige band runs vertically along the right edge of one fragment, contrasting with the dense floral motifs in muted green, red, and cream.

Fragment from a Large Hanging

800s–1000s

Iran or Iraq, Abbasid period (750–1258)

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