Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1036
Publication Place
Egypt (made) -
Subject
Archaeology Textiles Islam Africa
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 27cm, Width: 6cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
T.51-2005
Record ID
T.51-2005
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1036
Notes
This narrow length of linen has an embroidered Arabic inscription in blue which refers to El Mustansir, Fatimite Khalif of Egypt, who reigned between A.H. 427 and 487 (= Current Era 1036-1095). The surface of the linen is glazed, probably with a vegetable wax.
Tarihsel bağlam
A similar example was shown at the Munich Exhibition 1910.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Plain woven linen embroidered in wool Linen Wool Plain Weave Embroidery
Fiziksel açıklama
Strip of plain woven linen, possibly calendaring, with Arabic inscription embroidered in blue wool.
Üslup
Late Antique
