Author
Unknown
Publication Date
800
Publication Place
Persia (made) Syria (made) -
Subject
Elephants Kings (People)
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 210mm, Width: 205mm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
T.185-1930
Record ID
T.185-1930
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
800
Notes
A fragment of silk fabric has been attached to cardboard. Probably Persian or Syrian, ca. AD800-1000. It is a compound twill of silk in blue, buff and white. The design appears to be a standing king (wearing a crown) holding an elephant in each hand by the trunk. A circular border (enclosing a ring of dots) seems to surround this. Poor condition.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Woven silk Silk (Textile) Twill Weave Weaving
Fiziksel açıklama
A fragment of silk fabric has been attached to cardboard. It is a compound twill of silk in blue, buff and white. The design appears to be a standing king (wearing a crown) holding an elephant in each hand by the trunk. A circular border (enclosing a ring of dots) seems to surround this. Poor condition.
