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Fragment of a Band

1300–1350

Egypt or Syria, Mamluk period

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Medium
compound tabby, double cloth, and bands of extended tabby; silk and gold filé
Measurements
Overall: 5.5 x 13.5 cm (2 3/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1986.240.a
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Location
Not on view
Print
A silk and gold textile fragment features a horizontal band of repeating circular motifs against a dark-blue ground. The rectangular piece has significant chunks missing, specifically along jagged edges dissolving into loose tan threads. Within the dark band, cream and glinting gold shapes form stylized crescents and floral designs. Two circular forms remain mostly intact toward the center, while the design on the right is partially lost due to significant wear.

Fragment of a Band

1300–1350

Egypt or Syria, Mamluk period

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