Who created "Fragment"?

Fragment was created by Unknown in Roman period (30 BCE– 641 CE)/Arab period (641–969), 6th/7th century.

When was "Fragment" created?

This artwork was created Roman period (30 BCE– 641 CE)/Arab period (641–969), 6th/7th century.

Is "Fragment" in the public domain?

Yes, Fragment is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Fragment

Q: What medium is "Fragment"?

Fragment is Silk, weft-float faced complementary weft twill weave with inner warps.

Unknown

Roman period (30 BCE– 641 CE)/Arab period (641–969), 6th/7th century

Medium

Silk, weft-float faced complementary weft twill weave with inner warps

Dimensions

26.6 × 11.7 cm (10 1/2 × 4 5/8 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 9.1 cm (3 5/8 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

102590

About the Artist

Unknown

The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...

Fragment

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