Embroidered tiraz
889–890
Maker Unknown
Textiles
Embroidered tiraz, 889–890. Egypt, Tinnis, Tulunid period, Emir Khumarawayh b. Ahmad under Caliph al’Mu’tamid, dated 889–90. Plain weave with embroidery: linen and silk; overall: 21 x 30.2 cm (8 1/4 x 11 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of George D. Pratt 1932.17
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Embroidery
- Formatted Medium
- plain weave with embroidery: linen and silk
- Medium
- plain, weave, embroidery, linen, silk
- Dimensions
- Overall: 21 x 30.2 cm (8 1/4 x 11 7/8 in.)
- Departments
- Textiles
- Accession Number
- 1932.17
- Credit Line
- Gift of George D. Pratt
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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