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Written by: Volkan DemirResearcher · Islamic & Ottoman Arts
Calligraphy (Hat) · Catalogue no. 36708
Anonymous, in the style of the Buyid period (945–1055)Fragment with peacocks and inscriptions
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This textile fragment preserves a pair of addorsed peacocks in tan on a plain tan background.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, in the style of the Buyid period (945–1055) |
|---|---|
| Date | before 1968 |
| Culture / Origin | Iran, in the style of the Buyid period (945–1055) |
| Medium | Silk: lampas weave |
| Dimensions | Overall: 61.6 x 74.3 cm (24 1/4 x 29 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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