Sleeve Fragment with a Band Decorated with an Animal

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9th–10th century · Tapestry weave in red wool (dyed with madder) and undyed linen on plain-weave ground of undyed linen; details in flying shuttle in undyed linen; weft loop pile with undyed linen · Islamic Art

This simple band of linear design, part of a tunic sleeve, recalls the monochrome purple Late Antique style that was so popular in interlace designs.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th–10th century

Medium

Tapestry weave in red wool (dyed with madder) and undyed linen on plain-weave ground of undyed linen; details in flying shuttle in undyed linen; weft loop pile with undyed linen

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George F. Baker, 1890