Band Fragment, 13th–14th century, Attributed to Egypt, Silk, metal wrapped thread; tapestry weave, Textile: H. 6 3/4 in. (


Band Fragment, 13th–14th century, Attributed to Egypt, Silk, metal wrapped thread; tapestry weave, Textile: H. 6 3/4 in. ( cm), Textiles-Woven, This fragment of a Mamluk textile is woven in an exceptionally fine tapestry weave. The tall horizontal border contains a fragmentary thuluth inscription in white and outlined in beige, interrupted by a roundel decorated by an arabesque design in black, outlined in beige on a blue ground


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