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Cleveland Museum of Art (Egyptian) · textile

Silk with lattice of animals in medallions

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Description

[Egypt or Syria] In this fragile silk, vines bearing heart-shaped florets form a diamond grid that displays different motifs in alternate rows. Pairs of ducks with ribbons flying behind their necks flank a palmette tree, showing Iranian influence, and alternate with two birds in lobed medallions. The patterns in such expensive silks were copied in less costly wool tapestry weave by Coptic weavers in Egypt.

Cross-references (2)

  • Wikidata Q79909948 tier-1
  • CMA-id 129205 tier-2
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