Textile Fragment
The design of this silk fragment consists of three rows, each containing three compartments. Pearl borders, floral motifs, palmettes and pendants predominate the ornamental repertory here. The center square is filled with four birds, each set within its own small circle. Silks with relatively simple color schemes like this one were probably purchased by local elites, who used smaller pieces to decorate their clothes.
Artwork Details
- Title: Textile Fragment
- Date: 5th–9th century
- Geography: Attributed to Egypt or Syria
- Medium: Silk; samite
- Dimensions: Textile: H. 6 in. (15.3 cm)
W. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Mount: H. 10 1/4 in. (26.1 cm)
W. 9 13/16 in. (24.9 cm)
D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) - Classification: Textiles-Woven
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Hayford Peirce, 1987
- Object Number: 1987.440.3
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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7th–9th century
9th century
late 16th–early 17th century
5th–6th century
6th–7th century
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