Two Confronted Animals from a Tunic

Egypt, Islamic period, Abbasid, 8th - 9th century · 700s-800s · Cleveland Museum of Art

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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.

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Maker: Egypt, Islamic period, Abbasid, 8th - 9th century
Date: 700s-800s
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.)
Place of origin: Egypt
Held by: Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · Not on view
Credit line: Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund