Photo of collection object Tiraz with gold, probably from a wide sleeve — Tiraz with gold, probably from a wide sleeve, 1013–1020. plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filé, Overall: 23.5 x 62.3 cm (9 1/4 x 24 1/2 in.). John L. Severance Fund, 1950.549. CC0.

Tiraz with gold, probably from a wide sleeve

1013–1020

Maker Unknown

Textiles

Tiraz with gold, probably from a wide sleeve, 1013–1020. Egypt, Fatimid period, reign of Caliph al-Hakim, 1013–20. Plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filé; overall: 23.5 x 62.3 cm (9 1/4 x 24 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 1950.549

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Textile
Formatted Medium: plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filé
Medium: plain, weave, inwoven, tapestry, linen, silk, gold, filé
Dimensions: Overall: 23.5 x 62.3 cm (9 1/4 x 24 1/2 in.)
Departments: Textiles
Accession Number: 1950.549
Credit Line: John L. Severance Fund
Exhibitions: Islamic art rotation, Social Fabrics: Inscribed Textiles from Egyptian Tombs, 9th - 12th Century, <em>2000 Years of Tapestry Weaving</em>. Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, CT (December 7, 1951-January 27, 1952); Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, MD (February 27-March 25, 1952).
Rights Statement: CC0

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