About the Artwork
Fragment of Tiraz Textile
between 969 and 975
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Egyptian
Islamic
Linen and silk threads
Overall: 15 5/8 × 25 1/2 inches (39.7 × 64.8 cm)
Textiles
Islamic Art
Gift of George Dwight Pratt
32.55
This work is in the public domain.
Markings
Inscribed: "...Praise be to God, the dominion is God's, the Merciful, the Compassionate. God's benedictions upon His Prophet Muhammad, Seal of the Prophets. Assistance from God and speedy victory and blessing and beatitude to the Servant of God Ma'add Abi Tamim al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah, Commander of the Faithful, God's benedictions upon him. What was made in the private factory in Misr under the direction of..."
Provenance
George D. Pratt (New York, New York, USA)
1932-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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Islamic, Egyptian, Fragment of Tiraz Textile, between 969 and 975, linen and silk threads. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of George Dwight Pratt, 32.55.
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