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Medium: Tapestry; silk (152)
Medium: Tapestry; silk (152)
Chateau de Chaumont Set
France, Lyon(?), early 16th century
1960.176CCCC0
The Triumph of Eternity (From Chateau de Chaumont Set)
France, Lyon(?), early 16th century
1960.176.1CCCC0
Youth (From Chateau de Chaumont Set)
France, Lyon(?), early 16th century
1960.176.2CCCC0
Time (From Chateau de Chaumont Set)
France, Lyon(?), early 16th century
1960.176.3CCCC0
Story of Perseus and Andromeda
Netherlands, early 16th century
1927.487CCCC0
Venus tells Aeneas and his friend Achates to go to Carthage
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.1CCCC0
Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.2CCCC0
Dido Sacrifices to Juno, the Goddess of Marriage
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.3CCCC0
Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.4CCCC0
Dido and Aeneas seek shelter from a storm
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.5CCCC0
Mercury tells Aeneas to Leave Carthage
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.6CCCC0
Aeneas says Farewell to Dido
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.7CCCC0
The Death of Dido
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.8CCCC0
Virgin and Child with Four Saints
Germany or Switzerland, Upper Rhine
1939.162CCCC0
Month of May: Scene of May Day Festival
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662) and 1 other
1944.133CCCC0
Tigers Chasing Deer, with Dragon
China, Eastern, 11th-12th century
1988.100CCCC0
Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls
Central China, 13th century or earlier
1988.33CCCC0
Tapestry
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1916.1337CCCC0
Tapestry Border
Italy, Lombardy, Milan ?, first half of 15th century
1950.3CCCC0
Millefleurs Tapestry with Medici Coat of Arms
Netherlands, Hainault, early 16th century
1942.824CCCC0
Rank Badge (buzi)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1916.1329CCCC0
Four Seasons
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662)
1952.544CCCC0
Spring: Fishing Scene
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662)
1952.544.1CCCC0
Summer: Harvest Scene
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662)
1952.544.2CCCC0
Autumn: Vintage Scene
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662)
1952.544.3CCCC0
Winter: Skating Scene
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662)
1952.544.4CCCC0
Tapestry
China, Ming Period (1368-1644)
1916.1334CCCC0
Rare Silk Tunic Fragment with Ornamental Sleeve Band
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th - 6th century
1982.77CCCC0
Fire Screen Panel and Frame
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662) and 2 others
1942.821CCCC0
Fire Screen Panel
Jacques Neilson and 3 others
1942.821.aCCCC0
Family Gathering on New Year's Morning
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1942.825CCCC0
Rank Badge (buzi)
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1985.32CCCC0
Chinese Fair
Beauvais (French) and 2 others
1944.134CCCC0
Achala, King of the Wrathful Ones (previously identified as Vighnantaka)
Mongolia, Tangut Xia, Khara Khoto (1032-1227), early 13th century
1992.72CCCC0
The Mystical Grapes
Flanders, possibly Bruges
1973.77CCCC0
Shepherds in a Round Dance
Netherlands, early 16th century
1939.158CCCC0
Textile Fragment
Japan, 19th century
1920.761CCCC0
Guilloche band, from a dalmatic of San Valero
Spain, probably Almeria
1928.650CCCC0
Elements: Air, Juno
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662)
1942.495CCCC0
Part of a sari
India, Mughal, Aurangabad, 18th-19th century
1925.670CCCC0
The Flute Player from Set Les Beaux Pastorales
Beauvais (French) and 1 other
1942.822CCCC0
Tapestry
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662)
1944.132CCCC0
Fragment with arcade and palmettes
Spain, probably Granada
1952.105CCCC0
Altar Frontal: Scenes from the Childhood of Christ
France and South Netherlands, 16th century
1942.826CCCC0
Fragment
Iran or Iraq
1939.47CCCC0
Turban end with tiraz
Egypt, Tinnis, Fatimid period, datable to 983-90
1950.354CCCC0
Woven Purse
France, 18th century
1944.62CCCC0
Poppies
Helena Hernmarck (Swedish, 1941-)
2010.186©
Seasons: Autumn, Bacchus
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662)
1942.496CCCC0
Rank Badge (buzi)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1916.1330CCCC0
Woven Purse
France, 18th century
1944.64CCCC0
Hanging
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1962.127CCCC0
Mingling of Clear and Muddy Water at the Junction of the Jing and Wei...
China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign (1736-95)
1915.618CCCC0
Mingling of Clear and Muddy Water at the Junction of the Jing and Wei...
China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign (1736-95)
1915.618.aCCCC0
Wrapper for the Tapestry Scroll Mingling of Clear and Muddy Water at the...
China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign (1736-95)
1915.618.bCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.101CCCC0
Pair of Boots
Northern China, Liao dynasty (907-1125)
1993.158CCCC0
Boot
Northern China, Liao dynasty (907-1125)
1993.158.1CCCC0
Boot
Northern China, Liao dynasty (907-1125)
1993.158.2CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1983.144CCCC0
Fragment of a Shawl Border
India, Kashmir ?, 19th century
1934.330CCCC0
White On White
Moik Schiele (Swiss, 1938–1993)
1996.190©
Romans Admiring the Sabine Women
Belgium, Brussels, 16th century
1942.820CCCC0
Canopy with Dragon Among Flowers
China, Center: Southern Song dynasty (1127-1270) Border: Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1995.1CCCC0
Fragment
India, 18th-19th century
1916.1479CCCC0
Children Playing: The Bath
Charron (French) and 1 other
1942.819CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-544 (A.D. 1130-1149)
1919.26CCCC0
Fragment, Probably a Scarf
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th-5th century
1982.79CCCC0
Round Segmentum from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th - 5th century
1982.105CCCC0
Round Segmentum from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th - 5th century
1982.106CCCC0
Striped tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of al-Mustansir
1950.528CCCC0
White Reflections
Jagoda Buic (Yugoslavian, 1930-)
2011.191©
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.535CCCC0
Hearts of Gold, Male #3 and Hearts of Gold, Female #3
Jon Eric Riis (American, 1945-)
2006.123©
Hearts of Gold, Male #3
Jon Eric Riis (American, 1945-)
2006.123.1©
Hearts of Gold, Female #3
Jon Eric Riis (American, 1945-)
2006.123.2©
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, latter part of Caliphate of al Mustansir or al-Musta'li, c. AH 475-495 (A.D. 1081-1101)
1950.547CCCC0
Turban or shawl end with tiraz and gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of al-Musta‘lī
1965.313CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-544, 12th Century
1929.936CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-544 (A.D. 1130-1149)
1950.538CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.530CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz, Inset from a Sleeve
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.552CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, probably during Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-544 (A.D. 1130-1149)
1930.89CCCC0
Fragment of Two-Sectioned Tapestry Border
England ?, 16th century
1940.611CCCC0
Fragment Composed of Parts of Three Tiraz-Style Textiles
Egypt, Fatimid period, probably during Caliphate of al-Musta'li, AH 487-495 (A.D. 1094-1101)
1950.543CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.78CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.99CCCC0
Heraldic Tapestry
France, 18th century
1940.612CCCC0
Fragment of Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.98CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz or later, AH 524-565, 12th Century
1929.947CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Musta'li or al'Amir, AH 487-524, 11th-12th Century
1929.941CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir or al-Musta'li, c. AH 475-495 (A.D. 1081-1101)
1950.548CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, late 11th century
1982.104CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1929.945CCCC0
Tiraz with gold, probably from a wide sleeve
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Hakim, 1013–20
1950.549CCCC0
Study for Poppies Tapestry
Helena Hernmarck (Swedish, 1941-)
2009.266©
Pair of Boots
China, Northern, Liao dynasty (907-1125)
1992.349CCCC0
No image available
China, Northern, Liao dynasty (907-1125)
1992.349.1CCCC0
No image available
China, Northern, Liao dynasty (907-1125)
1992.349.2CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz, Probably Inset from a Sleeve
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Zahir, AH 418-427 9A.D. 1027-1036)
1950.554CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz, Probably the End of a Turban Cloth
Egypt, Tunah, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hakim, AH 399 (A.D. 1008-1009)
1950.553CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-44 (A.D. 1130 - 1149)
1919.25CCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Zahir, 1020–1035
1982.109CCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Musta‘lī, 1094–1101
1950.550CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1929.932CCCC0
M’hamid
Sheila Hicks (American, b. 1934)
1992.358©
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, mid-12th century
1982.290CCCC0
Roundel with figure
Egypt, Fatimid period
1952.255CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz or later, AH 524-565, 12th Century
1929.942CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Amir or al-Hafiz, AH 495-544, 12th Century
1929.944CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-565, 12th Century
1929.946CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Shata, Ikhshidid period, Caliphate of al-Muttaqi, AH 331 (A.D. 942-943)
1932.15CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Ikhshidid period, probably Caliphate of al-Radi, AH 322-329 (A.D. 934-940)
1932.27CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Zahir, AH 418-427, 11th Century
1929.935CCCC0
Fragment of Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Amir or al-Hafiz, AH 495-544, 12th Century
1929.939CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir or al-Musta'li, c. AH 475-495 (A.D. 1081-1101)
1950.534CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.536CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz or later, AH 524-565, 12th Century
1929.950CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Musta'li, AH 487-495 (A.D. 1094-1101)
1950.546CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.293CCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period
1982.103CCCC0
Strip of Silk Tapestry (K'o Ssu)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1916.1332CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-544, 12th Century
1929.937CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Ikhshidid period, Caliphate of al-Radi, AH 322-329 (A.D. 934-940)
1932.16CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir or al-Musta'li, c. AH 475-495 (A.D. 1081-1101)
1950.539CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of of al-Mustansir, AH 475-487, 11th Century
1929.938CCCC0
Fragmentary Band, Probably Part of a Clavus
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.527CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.531CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.557CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, late 11th century
1982.285CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1929.934CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir or al-Musta'li, c. AH 475-495, 11th-12th Century
1929.943CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Ikhshidid period, Caliphate of al-Radi, AH 323-328 (A.D. 934-940)
1932.23CCCC0
Fragment of Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.286CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, probably Caliphate of al-Amir, AH 495-524, 12th Century
1929.933CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Musta'li or al-Amir, AH 487-524, 11th-12th Century
1929.940CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, probably Caliphate of al-Musta'li, AH 487-495 (A.D. 1094-1101)
1950.529CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir or al-Musta'li, c. AH 475-495 (1081-1101)
1950.545CCCC0
Fragment
Iran or Iraq ?, Abbasid period ?, 9th-11th century AD ?
1930.88CCCC0
Strip of Border of Sari
India, Aurangabad ?, 19th century
1925.674CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Tulunid period, Reign of emir Harun b. Khumarawayh, under the Caliphate of al-Muktafi, AH 291 (A.D. 903-904)
1932.22CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Musta'li, AH 487-495 (A.D. 1094-1101)
1950.542CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz or later, AH 524-565 (A.D. 1130-1169)
1950.559CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, Reign of Caliphate al-Mustansir, c. AH 427-436 (AD 1036-1044)
1932.24CCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.287CCCC0
Decorated ends of a shawl
Egypt, Fayyum, Tulunid or Ikshīdid period
1956.330CCCC0
Fragment of a Reliquary Bag
France, last half 13th century
1939.37CCCC0
Sleeve with tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Mustansir, 1045-58
1974.187CCCC0
Roundel with seated prince
Egypt, Fatimid period
1950.541CCCC0
Tiraz with guilloche bands
Egypt, Fatimid period
1982.291CCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Musta‘lī, 1094–1101
1971.172CCCC0
Tiraz with guilloche bands
Egypt, Fatimid period
1941.95CCCC0
Bedcover
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1993.245CCCC0
Tiraz with dense guilloche bands
Egypt, Fatimid period
1983.148CCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Musta‘lī, 1094–1101
1950.556CCCC0
Sash with flora and banded field
India, probably Aurangabad
1916.1279CCCC0
Table Hanging
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1962.128CCCC0
Plaid tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Amir or al-Hafiz
1919.27CCCC0
Turban end with tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Zahir, 1031
1950.544CCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Hakim, 1013–1020
1968.248CCCC0
Tiraz with guilloche bands and fringe
Egypt, Fatimid period
1982.303CCCC0
Textile Panel for Fire Screen
Unassigned, Unassigned
2003.253.b©
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Musta‘lī, 1094–1101
1950.555CCCC0
No image available
Egypt, Fatimid Period, Caliphate of al-Musta'li, AH 487-495 (A.D. 1094-1101)
1950.555.aCCCC0
No image available
Egypt, Fatimid Period, Caliphate of al-Musta'li, AH 487-495 (A.D. 1094-1101)
1950.555.bCCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Chateau de Chaumont Set
France, Lyon(?), early 16th century
1960.176silk and wool; tapestry weaveAverage: 321.8 x 452 cm (126 11/16 x 177 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Story of Perseus and Andromeda
Netherlands, early 16th century
1927.487tapestry weave: wool and silkOverall: 320.5 x 446.8 cm (126 3/16 x 175 7/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Tapestry with golden lions and palmettes
Central Asia
1991.3silk, gold thread; tapestry weaveOverall: 63.5 x 34.7 cm (25 x 13 11/16 in.); Mounted: 73.7 x 45.7 cm (29 x 18 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Venus tells Aeneas and his friend Achates to go to Carthage
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.1tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 411.3 x 294.5 cm (161 15/16 x 115 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. AllenCCCC0
Cupid disguised as Aeneas's son, presents gifts to Dido
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.2tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 418.8 x 634.6 cm (164 7/8 x 249 13/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. AllenCCCC0
Dido Sacrifices to Juno, the Goddess of Marriage
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.3tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 411 x 464.5 cm (161 13/16 x 182 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. AllenCCCC0
Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.4tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 416.4 x 563.6 cm (163 15/16 x 221 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. AllenCCCC0
Dido and Aeneas seek shelter from a storm
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.5tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 416.4 x 418.8 cm (163 15/16 x 164 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. AllenCCCC0
Mercury tells Aeneas to Leave Carthage
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.6tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 411 x 337 cm (161 13/16 x 132 11/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. AllenCCCC0
Aeneas says Farewell to Dido
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.7tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 403 x 394 cm (158 11/16 x 155 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. AllenCCCC0
The Death of Dido
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian, 1610–1662) and 1 other
1915.79.8tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 414 x 466.5 cm (163 x 183 11/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Francis F. Prentiss, in memory of Dr. Dudley P. AllenCCCC0
Virgin and Child with Four Saints
Germany or Switzerland, Upper Rhine
1939.162tapestry weave: linen warp, wool and silk weftsOverall: 79.7 x 155.8 cm (31 3/8 x 61 5/16 in.)Gift of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr., for the Coralie Walker Hanna Memorial CollectionCCCC0
Month of May: Scene of May Day Festival
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662) and 1 other
1944.133tapestry weave: linen warp, wool and silk weftsOverall: 312.4 x 452 cm (123 x 177 15/16 in.)The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss CollectionCCCC0
Tigers Chasing Deer, with Dragon
China, Eastern, 11th-12th century
1988.100tapestry, silk and gold threadOverall: 58 x 27.2 cm (22 13/16 x 10 11/16 in.); Mounted: 75.6 x 43.8 cm (29 3/4 x 17 1/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls
Central China, 13th century or earlier
1988.33tapestry, silk and gold threadOverall: 60 x 32 cm (23 5/8 x 12 5/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Tapestry
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1916.1337tapestry weave, silk and gold threadOverall: 213.4 x 228.6 cm (84 x 90 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Tapestry Border
Italy, Lombardy, Milan ?, first half of 15th century
1950.3tapestry weave; silk, silver and gold wireOverall: 93.5 x 7.5 cm (36 13/16 x 2 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Millefleurs Tapestry with Medici Coat of Arms
Netherlands, Hainault, early 16th century
1942.824tapestry weave: wool and silkOverall: 274.2 x 639.7 cm (107 15/16 x 251 7/8 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Rank Badge (buzi)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1916.1329silk and metal thread; slit tapestry weave (kesi)Overall: 29.5 x 31.3 cm (11 5/8 x 12 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Four Seasons
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662)
1952.544Wool, silk, and gold filé; tapestry weaveAverage: 256.5 x 264.2 cm (101 x 104 in.)Gift of Francis Ginn, Marian Ginn Jones, Barbara Ginn Griesinger, and Alexander Ginn in memory of Frank Hadley Ginn and Cornelia Root GinnCCCC0
Tapestry
China, Ming Period (1368-1644)
1916.1334tapestry weave, silk and gold threadOverall: 198.1 x 66 cm (78 x 26 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Rare Silk Tunic Fragment with Ornamental Sleeve Band
Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th - 6th century
1982.77plain weave: silk; tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping; undyed linen, dyed wool, silkOverall: 27 x 7 cm (10 5/8 x 2 3/4 in.); Mounted: 33 x 12.1 cm (13 x 4 3/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Fire Screen Panel and Frame
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662) and 2 others
1942.821tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 79.1 cm (31 1/8 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Family Gathering on New Year's Morning
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1942.825tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 257.8 x 377.8 cm (101 1/2 x 148 3/4 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Rank Badge (buzi)
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1985.32silk; slit tapestry weave (kesi)Overall: 32 x 36.1 cm (12 5/8 x 14 3/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Chinese Fair
Beauvais (French) and 2 others
1944.134tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 308 x 293.1 cm (121 1/4 x 115 3/8 in.)The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss CollectionCCCC0
Achala, King of the Wrathful Ones (previously identified as Vighnantaka)
Mongolia, Tangut Xia, Khara Khoto (1032-1227), early 13th century
1992.72thangka, silk tapestryOverall: 100.6 x 74.3 cm (39 5/8 x 29 1/4 in.); Mounted: 111.1 x 83.8 x 7 cm (43 3/4 x 33 x 2 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
The Mystical Grapes
Flanders, possibly Bruges
1973.77Wool, silk, silver thread; tapestry weaveOverall: 79 x 75.9 cm (31 1/8 x 29 7/8 in.); Framed: 102.2 x 99.7 cm (40 1/4 x 39 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Shepherds in a Round Dance
Netherlands, early 16th century
1939.158tapestry weave: wool and silkOverall: 360.5 x 401.1 cm (141 15/16 x 157 15/16 in.)Gift of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr., for the Coralie Walker Hanna Memorial CollectionCCCC0
Textile Fragment
Japan, 19th century
1920.761tapestry; silkOverall: 61 x 20.4 cm (24 x 8 1/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Guilloche band, from a dalmatic of San Valero
Spain, probably Almeria
1928.650tapestry weave: silk and gold threadOverall: 6.1 x 26.1 cm (2 3/8 x 10 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Elements: Air, Juno
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662)
1942.495tapestry weave; silk, wool, cottonOverall: 358 x 269.3 cm (140 15/16 x 106 in.)Gift of Flora Whitney Miller, Barbara Whitney Henry, and Major Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, in memory of their mother, Mrs. Harry Payne WhitneyCCCC0
Part of a sari
India, Mughal, Aurangabad, 18th-19th century
1925.670central panel plain weave (paired weft): silk and metal thread; tapestry weave borderOverall: 58.4 x 120.7 cm (23 x 47 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
The Flute Player from Set Les Beaux Pastorales
Beauvais (French) and 1 other
1942.822tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 363.1 x 375.7 cm (142 15/16 x 147 15/16 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Tapestry
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662)
1944.132tapestry weave: silkOverall: 54.6 x 44.5 cm (21 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.)The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss CollectionCCCC0
Fragment with arcade and palmettes
Spain, probably Granada
1952.105Silk and gold thread: tapestry weaveOverall: 17.8 x 10.8 cm (7 x 4 1/4 in.); Mounted: 26.4 x 19.7 cm (10 3/8 x 7 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Altar Frontal: Scenes from the Childhood of Christ
France and South Netherlands, 16th century
1942.826Wool, silk, gold thread; tapestry weaveOverall: 107.3 x 240 cm (42 1/4 x 94 1/2 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Fragment
Iran or Iraq
1939.47Silk: soumak, or twisted tapestryOverall: 20 x 22.6 cm (7 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Turban end with tiraz
Egypt, Tinnis, Fatimid period, datable to 983-90
1950.354plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 49.5 x 151.1 cm (19 1/2 x 59 1/2 in.); Mounted: 60.3 x 161.9 cm (23 3/4 x 63 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Woven Purse
France, 18th century
1944.62tapestry, silk and gold threadOverall: 9.5 x 7 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Poppies
Helena Hernmarck (Swedish, 1941-)
2010.186tapestry weave with weft-bundle floats; wool, silk and metal threadOverall: 343 x 598 cm (135 1/16 x 235 7/16 in.)Gift of the Trammell Crow Family©
Seasons: Autumn, Bacchus
Gobelins Manufactory (France, Paris, est. 1662)
1942.496tapestry weave; silk, wool, cottonOverall: 358 x 246.4 cm (140 15/16 x 97 in.)Gift of Flora Whitney Miller, Barbara Whitney Henry, and Major Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, in memory of their mother, Mrs. Harry Payne WhitneyCCCC0
Rank Badge (buzi)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1916.1330silk; slit tapestry weave (kesi)Overall: 29.5 x 32 cm (11 5/8 x 12 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Woven Purse
France, 18th century
1944.64tapestry, silk and gold threadOverall: 10.2 x 7 cm (4 x 2 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Madonna with Christ Child and Saint John the Baptist
Belgium, 16th century
1974.18tapestry weave, silk and gold threadOverall: 55.6 x 41 cm (21 7/8 x 16 1/8 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Hanging
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1962.127tapestry weave, slit joins; silk and gold filéOverall: 165.7 x 51.4 cm (65 1/4 x 20 1/4 in.)Gift of Howard HollisCCCC0
Mingling of Clear and Muddy Water at the Junction of the Jing and Wei...
China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign (1736-95)
1915.618Handscroll, silk: tapestry weave; ink and colors; silk: embroideryOverall: 273 x 29.6 x 34.5 cm (107 1/2 x 11 5/8 x 13 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.101tapestry (probably originally inwoven in tabby ground); linen and silkOverall: 14.7 x 16.8 cm (5 13/16 x 6 5/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Pair of Boots
Northern China, Liao dynasty (907-1125)
1993.158Silk: tapestry weave; two kinds of metal threadsOverall: 47.5 x 30.8 cm (18 11/16 x 12 1/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1983.144tapestry (originally inwoven in a tabby ground); linen and silkOverall: 13.8 x 22.5 cm (5 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Shawl Border
India, Kashmir ?, 19th century
1934.330tapestry twill; wool and silkOverall: 35.9 x 40.3 cm (14 1/8 x 15 7/8 in.); Mounted: 54 x 58.4 cm (21 1/4 x 23 in.)Gift of Dr. E. RosencrantzCCCC0
White On White
Moik Schiele (Swiss, 1938–1993)
1996.190tapestry weave: wool, linen, silk, cotton, mercerized cotton, synthetic and silver threadOverall: 39 x 18.7 cm (15 3/8 x 7 3/8 in.)Gift of Mildred Constantine©
Celestial banquet hanging, from the tomb of Bishop Gurb
Spain, probably Almeria
1966.368Silk and gold thread: plain weave with inwoven tapestry weaveOverall: 21.2 x 58.4 cm (8 3/8 x 23 in.); Mounted: 30.2 x 67 cm (11 7/8 x 26 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Romans Admiring the Sabine Women
Belgium, Brussels, 16th century
1942.820tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 205 x 485 cm (80 11/16 x 190 15/16 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Canopy with Dragon Among Flowers
China, Center: Southern Song dynasty (1127-1270) Border: Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1995.1Center: silk, gold; tapestry weave (kesi) Border: silk, gold; lampasOverall: 87 x 84.5 cm (34 1/4 x 33 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment
India, 18th-19th century
1916.1479tapestry weave: silk, metal threadOverall: 177.8 x 144.8 cm (70 x 57 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Children Playing: The Bath
Charron (French) and 1 other
1942.819tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 101 x 114.3 cm (39 3/4 x 45 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-544 (A.D. 1130-1149)
1919.26tapestry (originally inwoven in a tabby ground); linen and silkOverall: 12.4 x 30.2 cm (4 7/8 x 11 7/8 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Fragment, Probably a Scarf
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th-5th century
1982.79tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen, wool, and gold foil around gummed silkOverall: 11.5 x 21.9 cm (4 1/2 x 8 5/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Round Segmentum from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th - 5th century
1982.105tapestry (probably inwoven in tabby ground); wool, linen, and gold foil around silk coreOverall: 4 x 4.5 cm (1 9/16 x 1 3/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Round Segmentum from a Tunic
Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th - 5th century
1982.106tapestry (probably inwoven in tabby ground); wool, linen, and gold foil around silk coreOverall: 4.5 x 4.7 cm (1 3/4 x 1 7/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Striped tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of al-Mustansir
1950.528plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 41 x 24.1 cm (16 1/8 x 9 1/2 in.); Mounted: 47 x 30.5 cm (18 1/2 x 12 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
White Reflections
Jagoda Buic (Yugoslavian, 1930-)
2011.191tapestry weave, three dimensional; wool, cotton, silkOverall: 249.6 x 228.6 cm (98 1/4 x 90 in.)Gift of Alan Kennedy©
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.535tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 21.6 x 43.8 cm (8 1/2 x 17 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Hearts of Gold, Male #3 and Hearts of Gold, Female #3
Jon Eric Riis (American, 1945-)
2006.123tapestry weave; silk and gold metallic threadOverall: 160.6 x 177.1 cm (63 1/4 x 69 3/4 in.); Display: 80 x 177.1 cm (31 1/2 x 69 3/4 in.)Gift of the Textile Art Alliance and Purchase from the Karl B. Goldfield Trust©
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, latter part of Caliphate of al Mustansir or al-Musta'li, c. AH 475-495 (A.D. 1081-1101)
1950.547tapestry (originally inwoven in a tabby ground); linen and silkOverall: 6.4 x 10.5 cm (2 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Turban or shawl end with tiraz and gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of al-Musta‘lī
1965.313plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 62.3 x 54.6 cm (24 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.)Gift of The Textile Arts Club to commemorate its 30th AnniversaryCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-544, 12th Century
1929.936tapestry (originally inwoven in a tabby ground); linen and silkOverall: 7.4 x 6.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-544 (A.D. 1130-1149)
1950.538tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 36.5 x 25.4 cm (14 3/8 x 10 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.530tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 20.4 x 36.9 cm (8 1/16 x 14 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz, Inset from a Sleeve
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.552tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 17.5 x 26.1 cm (6 7/8 x 10 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, probably during Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-544 (A.D. 1130-1149)
1930.89tapestry (originally inwoven in a tabby ground); linen and silkOverall: 11.5 x 17.2 cm (4 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.)Gift of Dorothea RussellCCCC0
Fragment of Two-Sectioned Tapestry Border
England ?, 16th century
1940.611tapestry weave: wool, silk, and gold filéOverall: 31.8 x 61 cm (12 1/2 x 24 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Fragment Composed of Parts of Three Tiraz-Style Textiles
Egypt, Fatimid period, probably during Caliphate of al-Musta'li, AH 487-495 (A.D. 1094-1101)
1950.543tapestry (originally inwoven in a tabby ground); linen and silkOverall: 59.4 x 39.2 cm (23 3/8 x 15 7/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.78tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 20.7 x 26.1 cm (8 1/8 x 10 1/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.99tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 23.2 x 24.5 cm (9 1/8 x 9 5/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Heraldic Tapestry
France, 18th century
1940.612tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 114.3 x 130.8 cm (45 x 51 1/2 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Fragment of Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.98tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 8.5 x 26 cm (3 3/8 x 10 1/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz or later, AH 524-565, 12th Century
1929.947tapestry (originally inwoven in a tabby ground); linen and silkOverall: 3.5 x 13.7 cm (1 3/8 x 5 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Musta'li or al'Amir, AH 487-524, 11th-12th Century
1929.941tapestry (originally inwoven in a tabby ground); linen and silkOverall: 4.2 x 28.7 cm (1 5/8 x 11 5/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir or al-Musta'li, c. AH 475-495 (A.D. 1081-1101)
1950.548tapestry (probably originally inwoven in tabby ground); linen and silkOverall: 21.3 x 6.4 cm (8 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, late 11th century
1982.104tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 10 x 20.6 cm (3 15/16 x 8 1/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1929.945tapestry (originally inwoven in a tabby ground); linen and silkOverall: 4.8 x 22.9 cm (1 7/8 x 9 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Tiraz with gold, probably from a wide sleeve
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Hakim, 1013–20
1950.549plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 23.5 x 62.3 cm (9 1/4 x 24 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Study for Poppies Tapestry
Helena Hernmarck (Swedish, 1941-)
2009.266tapestry weave with weft floats; wool, silk(?), metal threadOverall: 50.8 x 85.1 cm (20 x 33 1/2 in.)Gift of Vicki S. McDaniel in honor of her mother, Mildred Constantine©
Pair of Boots
China, Northern, Liao dynasty (907-1125)
1992.349compound twill, silk; tapestry, silk and gold; tabby, silk; gauze, silk; silk batting; leatherOverall: 34.9 x 25 cm (13 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz, Probably Inset from a Sleeve
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Zahir, AH 418-427 9A.D. 1027-1036)
1950.554tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 42 x 62.6 cm (16 9/16 x 24 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz, Probably the End of a Turban Cloth
Egypt, Tunah, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hakim, AH 399 (A.D. 1008-1009)
1950.553tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 19.1 x 24.5 cm (7 1/2 x 9 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-44 (A.D. 1130 - 1149)
1919.25tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 11.2 x 15.9 cm (4 7/16 x 6 1/4 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Zahir, 1020–1035
1982.109plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 16.9 x 9.7 cm (6 5/8 x 3 13/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Musta‘lī, 1094–1101
1950.550plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 36.8 x 91.4 cm (14 1/2 x 36 in.); Mounted: 55.2 x 106.7 cm (21 3/4 x 42 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1929.932Linen and silk: tapestry (originally inwoven in a tabby ground)Overall: 8.6 x 16.3 cm (3 3/8 x 6 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
M’hamid
Sheila Hicks (American, b. 1934)
1992.358tapestry weaving: silk, vicuna, razor clam shellOverall: 23.5 x 17.8 cm (9 1/4 x 7 in.)Gift of Mildred Constantine©
Silk Textile with Goatherds in a Landscape
Iran, Isfahan
1978.76Silk: lampas weave; lining: twill tapestry, double lockedOverall: 101.6 x 38.1 cm (40 x 15 in.); Mounted: 113.7 x 49.5 cm (44 3/4 x 19 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, mid-12th century
1982.290tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 20.8 x 14.3 cm (8 3/16 x 5 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Roundel with figure
Egypt, Fatimid period
1952.255plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 13.1 x 12.8 cm (5 3/16 x 5 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz or later, AH 524-565, 12th Century
1929.942tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 13.4 x 21 cm (5 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Amir or al-Hafiz, AH 495-544, 12th Century
1929.944tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 8.3 x 12.7 cm (3 1/4 x 5 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-565, 12th Century
1929.946tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 12.1 x 12.1 cm (4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Shata, Ikhshidid period, Caliphate of al-Muttaqi, AH 331 (A.D. 942-943)
1932.15tabby ground with inwoven tapestry inscription; linen and silkOverall: 15.3 x 30.5 cm (6 x 12 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Ikhshidid period, probably Caliphate of al-Radi, AH 322-329 (A.D. 934-940)
1932.27tabby ground with inwoven tapestry inscription; linen and silkOverall: 38.1 x 107.3 cm (15 x 42 1/4 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Zahir, AH 418-427, 11th Century
1929.935Linen and silk: tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornamentOverall: 28 x 30.5 cm (11 x 12 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Amir or al-Hafiz, AH 495-544, 12th Century
1929.939tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 5.8 x 17.2 cm (2 5/16 x 6 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir or al-Musta'li, c. AH 475-495 (A.D. 1081-1101)
1950.534tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 9.3 x 29.9 cm (3 11/16 x 11 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.536tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 10.5 x 18.5 cm (4 1/8 x 7 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz or later, AH 524-565, 12th Century
1929.950tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 13.4 x 13.4 cm (5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Musta'li, AH 487-495 (A.D. 1094-1101)
1950.546tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 16.5 x 36.5 cm (6 1/2 x 14 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.293tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 11.5 x 21.4 cm (4 1/2 x 8 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period
1982.103plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 29 x 14.8 cm (11 7/16 x 5 13/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Strip of Silk Tapestry (K'o Ssu)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1916.1332Silk and gold thread; tapestryOverall: 29 x 170.7 cm (11 7/16 x 67 3/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz, AH 524-544, 12th Century
1929.937tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 26.4 x 13.4 cm (10 3/8 x 5 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Ikhshidid period, Caliphate of al-Radi, AH 322-329 (A.D. 934-940)
1932.16tabby ground with inwoven tapestry inscription; linen and silkOverall: 16.9 x 44.2 cm (6 5/8 x 17 3/8 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir or al-Musta'li, c. AH 475-495 (A.D. 1081-1101)
1950.539tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 9.6 x 12.1 cm (3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of of al-Mustansir, AH 475-487, 11th Century
1929.938tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 12.1 x 16.3 cm (4 3/4 x 6 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragmentary Band, Probably Part of a Clavus
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.527tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 36.3 x 40 cm (14 5/16 x 15 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.531tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 14 x 26.4 cm (5 1/2 x 10 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1950.557tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 22.3 x 27.3 cm (8 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, late 11th century
1982.285tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 19.5 x 52.4 cm (7 11/16 x 20 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir, 1000s
1929.934tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 17.8 x 28.6 cm (7 x 11 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir or al-Musta'li, c. AH 475-495, 11th-12th Century
1929.943tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 9.6 x 10.8 cm (3 3/4 x 4 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Ikhshidid period, Caliphate of al-Radi, AH 323-328 (A.D. 934-940)
1932.23tabby ground with inwoven tapestry inscription; linen and silkOverall: 48.3 x 97.5 cm (19 x 38 3/8 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Fragment of Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.286tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 21.2 x 50.5 cm (8 3/8 x 19 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, probably Caliphate of al-Amir, AH 495-524, 12th Century
1929.933tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 3.9 x 31.8 cm (1 9/16 x 12 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Musta'li or al-Amir, AH 487-524, 11th-12th Century
1929.940tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 37.2 x 31.5 cm (14 5/8 x 12 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, probably Caliphate of al-Musta'li, AH 487-495 (A.D. 1094-1101)
1950.529tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 13.4 x 15.9 cm (5 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Mustansir or al-Musta'li, c. AH 475-495 (1081-1101)
1950.545tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 7 x 21.6 cm (2 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment
Iran or Iraq ?, Abbasid period ?, 9th-11th century AD ?
1930.88tapestry weave: silk and woolOverall: 14.6 x 13 cm (5 3/4 x 5 1/8 in.)Gift of Dorothea RussellCCCC0
Strip of Border of Sari
India, Aurangabad ?, 19th century
1925.674plain weave and tapestry weave: silk and metal threadOverall: 6.4 x 52.1 cm (2 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Tulunid period, Reign of emir Harun b. Khumarawayh, under the Caliphate of al-Muktafi, AH 291 (A.D. 903-904)
1932.22tabby ground with inwoven tapestry inscription; linen and silkOverall: 17.5 x 33.7 cm (6 7/8 x 13 1/4 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Musta'li, AH 487-495 (A.D. 1094-1101)
1950.542tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 33.6 x 49.5 cm (13 1/4 x 19 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz-Style Textile
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Hafiz or later, AH 524-565 (A.D. 1130-1169)
1950.559tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 10.9 x 16.5 cm (4 5/16 x 6 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, Reign of Caliphate al-Mustansir, c. AH 427-436 (AD 1036-1044)
1932.24tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 24.5 x 47.3 cm (9 5/8 x 18 5/8 in.)Gift of George D. PrattCCCC0
Fragment of a Tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century
1982.287tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silkOverall: 5 x 43 cm (1 15/16 x 16 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Decorated ends of a shawl
Egypt, Fayyum, Tulunid or Ikshīdid period
1956.330Wool, linen, and silk: plain weave with inwoven tapestry weaveOverall: 41.9 x 68.6 cm (16 1/2 x 27 in.)Gift of The Textile Arts ClubCCCC0
Fragment of a Reliquary Bag
France, last half 13th century
1939.37tapestry weave fragment with tablet woven band along top edge; silk and metal threadOverall: 12.1 x 18.4 cm (4 3/4 x 7 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Sleeve with tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Mustansir, 1045-58
1974.187plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 20.3 x 51.8 cm (8 x 20 3/8 in.)Gift of Ruth Blumka in memory of Leopold BlumkaCCCC0
Roundel with seated prince
Egypt, Fatimid period
1950.541plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 16.5 x 17.2 cm (6 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Tiraz with guilloche bands
Egypt, Fatimid period
1982.291plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 27 x 63.2 cm (10 5/8 x 24 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Musta‘lī, 1094–1101
1971.172plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéMounted: 50.8 x 89.5 cm (20 x 35 1/4 in.); Overall: 38.1 x 78.8 cm (15 x 31 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial Fund and the Florence and Charles Abel Oriental Rug Collection by ExchangeCCCC0
Tiraz with guilloche bands
Egypt, Fatimid period
1941.95plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 43.9 x 47.6 cm (17 5/16 x 18 3/4 in.)Gift of The Textile Arts ClubCCCC0
Bedcover
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1993.245Silk and gold thread; tapestryOverall: 182.5 x 142.5 cm (71 7/8 x 56 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Fragmentary roundel with eagle in gold ground
Egypt, Fatimid period
1946.258plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 11.2 x 14 cm (4 7/16 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Grace Rainey Rogers in memory of her father, William J. RaineyCCCC0
Tiraz with dense guilloche bands
Egypt, Fatimid period
1983.148plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 56.5 x 22 cm (22 1/4 x 8 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Musta‘lī, 1094–1101
1950.556plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 21.6 x 55.6 cm (8 1/2 x 21 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Sash with flora and banded field
India, probably Aurangabad
1916.1279tapestry weave, double interlocked: silk and gilt-metal threadOverall: 309.9 x 64.8 cm (122 x 25 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Table Hanging
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1962.128Silk and gold filé; tapestry weave, slit joinsOverall: 88.3 x 102.2 cm (34 3/4 x 40 1/4 in.)Gift of Howard HollisCCCC0
Plaid tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Amir or al-Hafiz
1919.27plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 12.5 x 51.8 cm (4 15/16 x 20 3/8 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Turban end with tiraz
Egypt, Fatimid period, Caliphate of al-Zahir, 1031
1950.544plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 29.1 x 54.6 cm (11 7/16 x 21 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Hakim, 1013–1020
1968.248plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéOverall: 25 x 57.8 cm (9 13/16 x 22 3/4 in.)Gift of Ayyub RabenouCCCC0
Tiraz with guilloche bands and fringe
Egypt, Fatimid period
1982.303plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen and silkOverall: 55 x 17.5 cm (21 5/8 x 6 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Textile Panel for Fire Screen
Unassigned, Unassigned
2003.253.btapestry weave, wool warp (gold and beige), silk weft (polychrome)Overall: 81.3 x 62.9 cm (32 x 24 3/4 in.)Bequest of Nicholas J. Velloney©
Tiraz with gold
Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Musta‘lī, 1094–1101
1950.555plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filéMounted: 52.1 x 74.9 cm (20 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.); overall (both pieces): 38.7 x 70.5 cm (15 1/4 x 27 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0