Panel
Unknown Artist
18th century
Medium
Linen, silk; embroidered
Dimensions
H. 24 1/4 in. (61.6 cm) W. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Embroidered
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Grinnell Collection, Bequest of William Milne Grinnell, 1920
Accession Number
20.120.272
Art Historical Context
This delicate embroidered panel, crafted in the 18th by an unknown artist, the refined artistry of Islamic textile traditions. Measuring 24¼ by 13¾ inches, it is made from linen ground fabric adorned with luxurious silk threads, a combination that highlights the period's mastery of materials. Such panels were often used as decorative elements in homes, garments, or furnishings, reflecting the Islamic world's emphasis on beauty in everyday life. Embroidered like this one were a hallmark of 18th-century Islamic culture, particularly in regions under Ottoman, Safavid, or Mughal influence. Artisa...