Square with Quail

Unknown

probably 5th century · Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave · Islamic Art

Squares like this one are a type of textile ornament related to mosaic emblemata or allegorical devices. Unlike earlier pieces, however, which clearly belonged to allegorical cycles, later squares were probably made as independent pieces and had a more general meaning.

Artist

Unknown

Date

probably 5th century

Medium

Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George F. Baker, 1890