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A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss in long-armed cross and running (pattern darning) stitches.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss in long-armed cross and running (pattern darning) stitches.

Date:

Arab period (641–969)/Fatimid period (969–1171)/Ayyubid period (1171–1250)/ Mamluk period (1250–1517), 9th/13th century

Artist:

Egypt

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

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Place

Egypt (Object made in)

Date

Made 801 CE–1300

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss in long-armed cross and running (pattern darning) stitches

Dimensions

16.3 × 57.2 cm (6 3/8 × 22 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Martin A. Ryerson through the Antiquarian Society

Reference Number

1900.414b

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