Tiraz Textile Fragment

Unknown

ca. 991–1031 · Linen; plain weave, embroidered in silk · Islamic Art

This rectangular textile fragment of white linen is embroidered with an Arabic inscription in kufic script, which reads: "Bismillah. Praise be to God, the Lord of the worlds, and a good end to those who fear God. And God bless Muhammad the seal of the Prophets, and all his family, the good, the excellent. Blessing from God and glory to the Caliph, the servant of God, Abu’l-ʻAbbas Ahmad, al-Qadir billah, Commander of the Faithful, may God glorify him and [. . .]."

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 991–1031

Medium

Linen; plain weave, embroidered in silk

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George D. Pratt, 1931