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Star and Cross Pattern from a Tomb Cover(?)
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This fragment is one of several that may have come from a tomb in the Caucasus (the region between the Black and Caspian seas). The design displays rows of eight-pointed stars, here with a rooster on a blue ground, alternating with striped pointed crosses.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 9th -10th Century |
|---|---|
| Date | 800s–900s |
| Culture / Origin | Byzantium, Islamic or Byzantine periods, 9th -10th Century |
| Medium | complementary weft-faced plain weave with inner warps (samit); silk |
| Dimensions | Overall: 8.5 x 24.1 cm (3 3/8 x 9 1/2 in.); Mounted: 15.2 x 30.5 cm (6 x 12 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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