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Two fragments, made of two narrow bands, seamed

Egyptian (Arabic)
13th–16th century
Object Place: Egypt

Medium/Technique Linen, embroidery
Dimensions 34 x 8 cm (13 3/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Harriet Otis Cruft Fund
Accession Number48.1057
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionUndyed tabby-woven linen ground, embroidered with blue, brown and pink silks in tight, square, double-faced stitch. Shows bands of alternating pink and blue upright and inverse triangles flanked by narrow borders showing thin undulating ribbon. Part of selvedge at one end of each band. Stains, holes, ragged edges.