Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1000
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Textiles
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 34cm, Width: 30cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
T.94-1937
Record ID
T.94-1937
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1000
Notes
Middle East, Textile; Fragment, silk compound weave with repeat pattern of teardrop medallions containing paired figures seated beneath a stylised tree, possibly Rayy, Buyid Iran, 1000-1200
Sample Text
The Arabic inscription is said to quote the verses of 6th-century poet Ka`b ibn Zuhair, referring to the impermanence of life. Translation Every son of woman, even if his safety long continue, one day on a bier is borne to the tomb.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Compound weave
Fiziksel açıklama
Silk fragment, depicting paired turbanned figures sitting beneath a stylised tree, framed with a teardrop medallion filled with Arabic calligraphy, Iran, 1000-1200
