Fragment with peacocks and inscription
| Title | Fragment with peacocks and inscription |
|---|---|
| Date | 1000–1100s 11th century |
| Medium | Silk warp and cotton weft (mulham): plain weave; silk, gilt, and silver thread: embroidery, couched and split stitches |
| Classification | Embroidery |
| Origin | Iraq, probably Baghdad, Seljuq period Iraq |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Fragment with peacocks and inscription, 1000–1100s. Iraq, probably Baghdad, Seljuq period. Silk warp and cotton weft (mulham): plain weave; silk, gilt, and silver thread: embroidery, couched and split stitches; overall: 31.5 x 40.5 cm (12 3/8 x 15 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1938.300 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Fragment with peacocks and inscription” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1000–1100s. It is executed in silk warp and cotton weft (mulham): plain weave; silk, gilt, and silver thread: embroidery, couched and split stitches and classified as embroidery. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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