Dorothea Russell. 1929-present, purchase by the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
Fragment of Tiraz Textile, 12th century
- Islamic, Egyptian
Balanced plain weave (tabby); weft faced plain weave with eccentric and discontinuous wefts (tapestry)
- Overall: 26 3/4 × 13 inches (67.9 × 33 cm)
City of Detroit Purchase
29.419
Department
Islamic Art
Details
Islamic, Egyptian, Fragment of Tiraz Textile, 12th century, balanced plain weave (tabby); weft faced plain weave with eccentric and discontinuous wefts (tapestry). Detroit Institute of Arts, City of Detroit Purchase, 29.419.