Fragment of a Tiraz Band (pseudo-inscription), between 1000 and 1200

  • Islamic, Egyptian

Balanced plain weave (tabby) one panel; weft faced plain weave with eccentric and discontinuous wefts (tapestry) one panel; ends of two panels roll-hemmed together with yellow silk

  • Overall: 5 1/2 × 6 7/8 inches (14 × 17.5 cm)

City of Detroit Purchase

29.405

Inscribed, illegible.

Dorothea Russell. 1929-present, purchase by the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)

Islamic, Egyptian, Fragment of a Tiraz Band (pseudo-inscription), between 1000 and 1200, balanced plain weave (tabby) one panel; weft faced plain weave with eccentric and discontinuous wefts (tapestry) one panel; ends of two panels roll-hemmed together with yellow silk. Detroit Institute of Arts, City of Detroit Purchase, 29.405.