About the Artwork
Fragment of a Tiraz Textile with a Benedictory Inscription
10th century
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Egyptian
Islamic
Ink on linen
Overall: 7 1/2 × 14 1/8 inches (19.1 × 35.9 cm)
Textiles
Islamic Art
Gift of George Dwight Pratt
32.25
This work is in the public domain.
Markings
Inscribed: Bism'illah al-rah[man al-rahim] nasr min Allah wa-'izza wa-baraka min Allah wa-'izza wa-nasr... ["In the name of God, the Compassionate, [the Merciful], assistance from God, and glory and blessing from God and glory and assistance..."]
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George Dwight 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 a Tiraz Textile with a Benedictory Inscription, 10th century, ink on linen. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of George Dwight Pratt, 32.25.
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