Fragment of a Hanging with an Interlace Band

Unknown

5th–6th century · Linen, wool · Islamic Art

This vividly colored band was an element, perhaps a column or a border, of a large hanging. Such hangings were surely manufactured in specialty workshops.

Artist

Unknown

Date

5th–6th century

Medium

Linen, wool

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George F. Baker, 1890