Textile Fragment
Unknown Artist
3rd–4th century
Medium
Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave
Dimensions
H. 18 1/8 in. (41.1 cm) W. 12 3/16 in. (31 cm)
Classification
Textiles
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase by subscription, 1889
Accession Number
89.18.6
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Textile Fragment* from the 3rd–4th century offers a glimpse into the sophisticated textile arts of the Late Antique world, preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Department of Islamic Art. Craft from wool and linen, it measures 18 1/8 × 12 3/16 inches (41.1 × 31 cm) and early weaving techniques that bridged ancient and emerging traditions. Acquired through a subscription purchase in 1889, it highlights the Met's commitment to collecting fragments that reveal daily life and craftsmanship from antiquity. The fragment employs a combination of plain weave for its structural b...