Textile Fragment
Unknown Artist
5th–6th century
Medium
Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave
Dimensions
Max. H. 8 7/16 in. (21.5 cm) Max. W. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
Classification
Textiles
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of George F. Baker, 1890
Accession Number
90.5.631
Art Historical Context
This delicate *Textile Fragment* from 5th–6th century offers a glimpse into the sophisticated textile traditions of late antiquity. Crafted from wool and linen using plain weave for the foundation and tapestry weave for decorative motifs, it measures just 8 7/16 by 4 7/8 inches—likely a surviving piece from a larger garment, curtain, or furnishing. Donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in1890 by George F Baker, it now resides in the Islamic Art department, highlighting the enduring legacy of weaving techniques that bridged pre-Islamic and early Islamic cultures. The use of tapestry weave,...