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Fragment
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On this textile fragment, a pair of phoenixes, affronted and nonregardant, flanking a floral motif are framed in an ogive formed by a vine with trifoliate leaves. This, in turn, is framed with a scrolling vine with leaves and pairs of small birds. The design is in Cyprian gold on a coral ground.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 14th century |
|---|---|
| Date | 1300s |
| Culture / Origin | Iran or Iraq ?, Mongol period, 14th century |
| Medium | Silk and gold thread; lampas |
| Dimensions | Overall: 26.7 x 14 cm (10 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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