Textile Fragment with Inscription, 10th–11th century


Textile Fragment with Inscription, 10th–11th century, Probably made in Iraq, Cotton, gold, ink; plain weave, painted, Textile: H. 4 in. ( cm), Textiles-Painted and/or Printed, Only the inscribed portion of this textile has survived. The kufic script and the interlaced border framing the inscription have been stamped in gold and outlined in red. The benedictory phrase is commonly found on objects throughout the Islamic world, often with the name of the recipient, as is the case here


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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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