Textile with Diaper Pattern

Unknown

6th–9th century · Silk · Medieval Art

This charming silk textile was likely an attachment for a tunic. A diamond pattern of grids separates alternate roundels of confronted and addorsed birds with vegetal motifs.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th–9th century

Medium

Silk

Culture

Egyptian

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of Dr. Marilyn Jenkins-Madina, in loving memory of her husband, Professor Maan Z. Madina, 2018