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Written by: Seda YılmazResearcher · Islamic & Ottoman Arts
Calligraphy (Hat) · Catalogue no. 34303
Iran or IraqFragments from a Garment with Inscription
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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These two fragments are a portion of a sleeve and the neck edge of a garment. Centered below the neckline is a T-shaped cartouche bordered with a block motif and enclosing two lines of inscription.
| Artist / Maker | Iran or Iraq |
|---|---|
| Date | 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | Iran or Iraq |
| Medium | Silk: lampas weave, brocaded |
| Dimensions | Average: 26.5 x 48.7 cm (10 7/16 x 19 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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