Fragment with diagonal bands of embroidered pattern and inscriptions
14th century (Medieval)
Linen, red & blue silk
Alternating diagonal bands of blue geometric patterns and red script seemingly would have covered the surface of this now fragmented textile. The embroiderer employed a whipped outline stitch.
Geographies
Egypt (Place of Origin)
Measurements
L: 11 7/16 × W: 7 1/2 in. (29 × 19 cm)
Credit Line
Maurice Nahman, 1928
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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83.578