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Tiraz with gold
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Gold thread forms the background of undecipherable texts and interlaced medallions in two tripartite bands woven with silk in slit-tapestry weave on a dark blue-green sharb linen ground. Sharb is a fine linen, which often formed the ground fabric for ṭirāz. Roosters, hens, and confronted chicks decorate the medallions.
| Artist / Maker | Egypt, Fatimid period |
|---|---|
| Date | 1075–99 |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Fatimid period |
| Medium | plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold filé |
| Dimensions | Overall: 29 x 14.8 cm (11 7/16 x 5 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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