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Two Confronted Animals from a Tunic
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Two spotted animals flank a simplified tree with more roots than leaves, framed by an angular vine. The nearly symmetrical pattern, woven in simple tapestry weave, was influenced by more complex weaves, visible in the silks displayed below.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 8th – 9th century |
|---|---|
| Date | 700s-800s |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Islamic period, Abbasid, 8th - 9th century |
| Medium | plain weave with slit-tapestry weave, applied; dyed wool, undyed linen |
| Dimensions | Overall: 14 x 18.7 cm (5 1/2 x 7 3/8 in.); Mounted: 22.2 x 29.5 cm (8 3/4 x 11 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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