Jun 20, 2007
Jun 20, 2007

Tunic with Ornamental Inscription

Tunic with Ornamental Inscription

1329–1955

Silk: lampas weave

Overall: 127 x 149.8 cm (50 x 59 in.)

Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1968.230

Location

Description

The sleeves, neck opening, and most of the front area nearly to waist are preserved; the back has large areas missing. The foliated inscription bands on the sleeves near the shoulder seams are in white (faded from blue) on a pink and brown ground.

See also
Collection: 
T - Islamic
Department: 
Textiles
Type of artwork: 
Textile

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