Hanging
Unknown Artist
18th–19th century
Medium
Linen; embroidered in silk
Dimensions
H. 89 1/2 in. (227.3 cm) W. 74 1/2 in. (189.2 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Embroidered
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Alan L. Wolfe, 1961
Accession Number
61.80.16
Art Historical Context
This magnificent *Hanging*, crafted by an unknown artist in the 18th–19th century, exemplifies the exquisite textile traditions of the Islamic world. Measuring an impressive 89½ by 74½ inches (227.3 by 189.2 cm), it was designed as a large-scale decorative panel, likely used to adorn walls, doorways, or beds in opulent homes or mosques. Woven from linen and richly embroidered with silk threads, its scale and luxurious materials highlight the status of such pieces as cherished heirlooms or symbols of piety and prosperity. In the Department of Islamic Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art—acqui...