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Silk with lattice of animals in medallions

600s–800s
Silk: samite
Overall: 25.7 x 34 cm (10 1/8 x 13 3/8 in.); Mounted: 32.4 x 40.6 cm (12 3/4 x 16 in.)
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1952.103
Location: not on view
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Description

In this fragile silk, vines bearing heart-shaped florets form a diamond grid that displays different motifs in alternate rows. Pairs of ducks with ribbons flying behind their necks flank a palmette tree, showing Iranian influence, and alternate with two birds in lobed medallions. The patterns in such expensive silks were copied in less costly wool tapestry weave by Coptic weavers in Egypt.
Silk with lattice of animals in medallions

Silk with lattice of animals in medallions

600s–800s

Egypt or Syria

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