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.)
Textile fibers
20th centuryAmericanwool; twill tapestry weave, double-interlocked
19th centuryPersianCotton
20th centuryGermanwool; twill tapestry weave, double-interlocked
19th centuryIndianTextile fibers
20th centuryCroatianSilk
17th centuryItalian?Fiber
ItalianWool and linen, tapestry and plain weave
7th-8th centuryCoptic