Textile Fragment
The repeat checker-board pattern of this textile bears a design of a standing lion in profile, printed in gold against the brown squares and with reddish underdrawing against the light squares.
Artwork Details
- Title: Textile Fragment
- Date: 10th–11th century
- Geography: Attributed to probably Iran
- Medium: Cotton, other fibers; plain weave, printed, and painted
- Dimensions: Textile: L. 23 in. (58.4 cm)
W.39 3/4 in. (101 cm)
Mount: L. 33 3/8 in. (84.8 cm)
W. 47 1/2 in. (120.7 cm)
D. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm) - Classification: Textiles-Painted and/or Printed
- Credit Line: Gift of George D. Pratt, 1931
- Object Number: 31.106.64
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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