Silk Squares on Linen

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6th–9th century · Silk on linen · Medieval Art

A charming example of a silk textile sewn on linen, these two purple square panels, made with a compound weave, would have been applied to a tunic.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th–9th century

Medium

Silk on linen

Culture

Egyptian

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

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