Cleveland Museum of Art (Egyptian) · textile

Two Confronted Animals from a Tunic

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Description

[Egypt, Islamic period, Abbasid, 8th - 9th century] Two spotted animals flank a simplified tree with more roots than leaves, framed by an angular vine. The nearly symmetrical pattern, woven in simple tapestry weave, was influenced by more complex weaves, visible in the silks displayed below.

Cross-references (2)

  • Wikidata Q79934896 tier-1
  • CMA-id 151423 tier-2
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