Embroidered border and field of animals in large roundels, 1000s-1100s. Iraq, probably Baghdad, Seljuk period. Plain weave: silk warp and cotton weft (mulham); embroidery, couched, split, running, and outline stitches: silk and gold thread; overall: 40 x 26 cm (15 3/4 x 10 1/4 in.).


Size: 3400px × 1732px
Photo credit: © CMA/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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