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Written by: Layla VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Calligraphy (Hat) · Catalogue no. 30325
Anonymous, in the style of the Abbasid period (750–1258)Fragment with Inscription
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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An archer kneels to left of a tree and the hill to shoot at pair of deer. The polychrome design is repeated across horizontal rows on dark brown ground.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, in the style of the Abbasid period (750–1258) |
|---|---|
| Date | dated 818 (AH 203), but before 1978 |
| Culture / Origin | Iraq, Basrah, in the style of the Abbasid period (750–1258) |
| Medium | Silk: compound weave |
| Dimensions | Overall: 66.5 x 45 cm (26 3/16 x 17 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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