Textile Fragment with Ogival Pattern, 14th century, Attributed to Egypt or Syria, Silk; lampas, Textile: H. 21 1/4 in. (54 cm

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Textile Fragment with Ogival Pattern, 14th century, Attributed to Egypt or Syria, Silk; lampas, Textile: H. 21 1/4 in. (54 cm), Textiles-Woven, Influenced by Chinese and Mongol prototypes, this fragment shows a repeating pattern of an ogival vine scroll that undulates around Chinese-style lotus blossoms enclosing a naskh inscription. The inscription reads 'The Sultan, the King,' in mirror image, a reference to an unnamed Mamluk sultan

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Size: 3139px × 4287px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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