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
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Textile
- Formatted Medium
- plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and 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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