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Banded fragment with birds and inscriptions

Banded fragment with birds and inscriptions

11th or 12th century
Object PlaceNorthern Iran near Rayy
Medium/TechniqueSilk; twill weave with complementary wefts and inner warps (samite)
Dimensions70 x 96 cm (27 9/16 x 37 13/16 in.); Legacy dimension: A. .96 x .70 / B. .58 x .35 / C. .19 x .29
Credit LineDenman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession number31.402a-c
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsTextiles
InscriptionsThe Arabic inscription in its central band repeats the word "glory."
ProvenanceDenman Ross collection, May 28, 1931.
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