Detroit Institute of Arts Museum
Source URL: https://www.dia.org/art/collection/object/fragment-tiraz-textile-49337
Islamic, Egyptian
Fragment of Tiraz Textile, 946/974
linen and silk threads
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Artist Islamic, Egyptian
Title
  • Fragment of Tiraz Textile
Date 946/974
Medium Linen and silk threads
Dimensions 11 1/2 x 7 in.
29.2 x 17.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of George Dwight Pratt
Accession Number 32.33
Department Islamic Art
Not On View
Signed, Marks, Inscriptions
Inscriptions ...['abd']allah al-(F)ad(l) al-Imam al-Muti' li'llah, Amir al-mu'minin atala Allah...

"...God's [servant], the Eminent, Imam al-Muti' li'llah (Pious One of God), Commander of the Faithful, may God extend [his life]..."