About the Artwork
Fragment of Tiraz Textile
early 10th century
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Egyptian
Islamic
Weft faced plain weave with paired wefts for design (tapestry)
7 x 1 3/4 in. 17.8 x 4.5 cm
Textiles
Islamic Art
City of Detroit Purchase
29.375.2
This work is in the public domain.
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Provenance
Formerly in the collection of: Dorothea Russell
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Islamic, Egyptian, Fragment of Tiraz Textile, early 10th century, Weft faced plain weave with paired wefts for design (tapestry). Detroit Institute of Arts, City of Detroit Purchase, 29.375.2.
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