Textile with a Pattern of Stars and Birds, Originally from a Cap, 11th–12th century

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Textile with a Pattern of Stars and Birds, Originally from a Cap, 11th–12th century, Attributed to Iran, Silk; samite, Textile: H. 5 in. ( cm), Textiles-Woven, This textile was part of a cap, whose paper lining shows words of an inscribed text. The style of this script appears to be connected with the Ayyubid, late Fatimid or early Mamluk periods, while the silk samite technique is attributed to Seljuq Iran

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Size: 6280px × 3445px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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