Fragment of a Sleeve
Unknown Artist
5th century
Medium
Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave
Dimensions
Max. H. 7 13/16 in. (19.8 cm) Max. W. 1 15/16 in. (5 cm)
Classification
Textiles
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of George F. Baker, 1890
Accession Number
90.5.338
Art Historical Context
This delicate *Fragment of a Sleeve* the 5th century a tantalizing glimpse into ancient textile artistry, preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of's Islamic Art Department.ed from wool and linen plain weave for the foundational structure and tapestry weave for elements, this narrow strip measures just 7 13/16 inches high and 1 15/16 inches wide.ated in 1890 by George. Baker, it exemplifies fragility and rarity of surviving garments from late antiquity, when such fabrics adorned everyday clothing in regions bridging the Mediterranean and Near East. The combination of plain weave—simple yet stur...