Silk with Dogs and Arabic Script in Swaying Bands
| Title | Silk with Dogs and Arabic Script in Swaying Bands |
|---|---|
| Date | 1370–1400 14th century |
| Medium | silk and silver thread; a combination of two weaves, 2/1 twill and 1/5 twill (lampas) |
| Classification | Textile |
| Origin | Italy, last third of 14th century Italy |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Silk with Dogs and Arabic Script in Swaying Bands, 1370–1400. Italy, last third of 14th century. Silk and silver thread; a combination of two weaves, 2/1 twill and 1/5 twill (lampas); overall: 30.2 x 31.1 cm (11 7/8 x 12 1/4 in.); mounted: 46.4 x 69.2 cm (18 1/4 x 27 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Dudley P. Allen Fund, 1919.17.a |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Silk with Dogs and Arabic Script in Swaying Bands” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1370–1400. It is executed in silk and silver thread; a combination of two weaves, 2/1 twill and 1/5 twill (lampas) and classified as textile. 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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