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Fragment of a garment
Egyptian (Arabic)
A.D. 934–940
Medium/Technique
Linen, embroidery
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 12 cm (3 15/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number31.49
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CollectionsAfrica and Oceania, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGround: glazed linen cloth, stained and in shreds. Design: a kufic inscription (.03 high) with elongated stems is embroidered in split stitch with pinkish red silk. Inscription: "(The Imam) el Radi billah, Commander of the Faithful". See note.