Textile Printing Block

Unknown

10th century · Wood; carved · Islamic Art

This block, used to decorate textiles, is carved on both sides with beveled designs of palmettes and a geometric interlace, demonstrating how this popular design scheme transcended various mediums.

Artist

Unknown

Date

10th century

Medium

Wood; carved

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Westcott Gift, 1971