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Band with Vegetal Motif

6th–9th century
Not on view
The pattern of this earth-toned clavus is created from a candelabrum-like design of delicate tendrils, leaves, buds, and heart-shaped flowers; a tiny bud accents the leaf-shaped pendant. The linen ground is embellished with self-bands (ornamental bands of multiple, undyed weft threads). The combination of fruit-bearing or flowering trees, palmettes, candelabra, and acanthus scrolls - a synthesis of Hellenistic, Roman, and Sasanian motifs - became popular during the early Islamic period. Such designs may be related to contemporary silk weavings that came to Egypt from the East via trade and the Persian and Arab invasions.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Band with Vegetal Motif
  • Date: 6th–9th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Egypt
  • Medium: Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave
  • Dimensions: Max. H. 21 3/4 in. (55.3 cm)
    Max. W. 7 1/16 in. (18 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles
  • Credit Line: Gift of George F. Baker, 1890
  • Object Number: 90.5.207
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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