Fragment (Egypt), 12th–13th century (CH 18424219)

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Fragment (Egypt), 12th–13th century (CH 18424219)

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Summary

Unbleached plain weave cotton. Design in red and dull brown (possibly faded purple), stylized branch with pointed leaves; curved stem alternates with two types of fleuron formed of flower heads in profile. Remains of border in simple block pattern.

date_range

Date

1200 - 1300
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Source

Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
copyright

Copyright info

public domain

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