c. 1300
An elaborate foliate arabesque fills the ogival compartments carved out by the undulating lattice. The checkerboard surface of the lattice, punctuated with swirling roundels, suggests an acquaintance with Mamluk silk textiles.
116 x 29 cm (45 11/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Wool, tapestry woven
5th centuryByzantineSilk, metallic yarns (filé. lamé and frisé) and sequins
18th-19th centuryItalianSilk on cotton
20th centuryAfghanWool pile on
19th centuryPersianWool, tapestry woven
6th centuryByzantineCut velvet and satin
19th-20th centuryEuropean?Linen and wool, tapestry woven
4th-5th century CEByzantineInk on silk
20th centuryAustrianwool pile on a foundation of cotton warps and wefts
19th centuryPersian