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Ogival lattice with horizontal design
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There is a pomegranate design in each ogee (pointed arch) of this silk brocade fragment. The pomegranate is a small tree originating in Persia (today’s Iran) bearing fruit of deep red flesh filled with hundreds of seeds. The pomegranate has been revered as a symbol for health and fertility by many civilizations. In Islam the pomegranate is associated with paradise as described in the Qur’an.
| Artist / Maker | Turkey, Bursa |
|---|---|
| Date | 1600–1650 |
| Culture / Origin | Turkey, Bursa |
| Medium | Silk and gilt-metal thread: lampas weave |
| Dimensions | Average: 134.7 x 64.2 cm (53 1/16 x 25 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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