Fragment of a Coat, early 14th century, Attributed to Egypt, Silk; double weave, H. 20 1/4 in. ( cm), Textiles-Woven, The

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Fragment of a Coat, early 14th century, Attributed to Egypt, Silk; double weave, H. 20 1/4 in. ( cm), Textiles-Woven, The repeated Arabic inscription in thuluth script is translated as 'Glory to our master the Sultan al Malik al Mu’ayyad.' This probably refers to the Rasulid sultan al-Mu'ayyad Da'ud ibn Yusuf (r. 1297–1321), indicating that this is one of the many objects manufactured in Egypt for the Yemeni sultans, either as diplomatic gifts or special commissions

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