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Roundel from a Tunic with Palmette Tree
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Four or six squares of this luxurious two-color silk were originally sewn on a linen tunic, two positioned above the hemline in the front and two in the back, and possibly two more at the shoulder. The folded edges are still visible, including a silk sewing thread on the right side. The brittle condition is evident in the numerous crisp breaks.
| Artist / Maker | Egypt or Syria(?) |
|---|---|
| Date | 650–850 |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt or Syria(?) |
| Medium | Silk; complementary weft-faced twill weave with inner warps (samite) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 18.3 x 17.8 cm (7 3/16 x 7 in.); Mounted: 27.9 x 26.7 cm (11 x 10 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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