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Textile fragment of a Tunic
Syrian or Egyptian
12th–13th century
Object Place: Iran (Persia)
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave with supplementary patterning wefts
Dimensions
Overall: 34 x 50cm (13 3/8 x 19 11/16in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number31.11
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Africa and Oceania, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFragment of tunic found near Medinet el Fayoum, Egypt. Ground: light bluish green silk warp. Design: of birds, animals and griffons, and delicate conventionalized vines growing from vertical stems, woven with light green silk (weft). The edges are irregular and burnt in places. Two pieces put together. Part of 30.652, see notes filed.