Fragment of a Cover or Blanket with Interlace Roundel and Stripes

Unknown

3rd–5th century · Linen, wool · Islamic Art

This fragment has three ornamental inserts--a roundel containing a complex interlace pattern and two narrow horizontal bands. Surviving fringe and selvage indicate that the fragment formed the end corner of a large piece that would have had other roundels in the field and stripes at the other end. The weft-loop pile provided added warmth to these domestic textiles.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–5th century

Medium

Linen, wool

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George F. Baker, 1890