Tiraz fragment with embroidered patterns and script

13th-14th century (Medieval)

14.2 cm 12.1 cm

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The motifs embroidered on a plain woven undyed linen cloth are largely geometric patterning including crosses, stepped motifs, and meanders. Two narrow bands in the overall matrix of pattern bear inscriptions in a kind of square Kufic script, which repeats and is mirrored.

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