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Textile Fragments with Irises

mid-17th century
Not on view
These rectangular silk textile fragments are decorated with a repeat pattern of accurately rendered purple irises and daisylike flowers, all set against a shimmering gilt background. The texture and detailing of the irises is particularly naturalistic, and the overall realism and elegance of the work suggest a master weaver working from a well-conceived cartoon.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Textile Fragments with Irises
  • Date: mid-17th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran
  • Medium: Silk, metal wrapped thread; lampas
  • Dimensions: Fragment a: H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
    W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
    Fragment b: H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
    W. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
    Mount a: H. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm)
    W. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)
    D. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
    Mount b: H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
    W. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
    D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Woven
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1909
  • Object Number: 09.50.1110a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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