Fragment of a Fringed Shawl
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.Tiraz (pl. Turuz) are textiles usually inscribed with the name of the ruler, the state workshop in which they were woven, and the date they were produced. During the early Islamic period, they were often presented as honorific gifts. Similar works inscribed in Greek, Coptic, and Arabic were also made in private workshops.
The pseudo-Kufic inscriptions on this shawl contain the benediction ÒBlessing and happiness and safety.Ó The highly stylized figures in the bands are reminiscent of those found on luxury silks.
The pseudo-Kufic inscriptions on this shawl contain the benediction ÒBlessing and happiness and safety.Ó The highly stylized figures in the bands are reminiscent of those found on luxury silks.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment of a Fringed Shawl
- Date: 9th–10th century
- Geography: Made in Egypt
- Medium: Tapestry weave in polychrome wool and linen; fringe along one edge
- Dimensions: Overall: 29 1/8 x 36 in. (74 x 91.5 cm)
- Classification: Textiles
- Credit Line: Benaki Museum, Athens (15608)
- Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters