Textile Fragment
Unknown Artist
5th–6th century
Medium
Linen, wool; tapestry weave
Dimensions
H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm) W. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm)
Classification
Textiles
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1909
Accession Number
09.50.1798
Art Historical Context
This delicate **Textile Fragment**, dating to the 5th–6th century, offers a glimpse into the masterful weaving traditions of the early Islamic world. Crafted linen and wool using tapestry weave—a technique where colorful weft threads are woven in discontinuous patterns to create vibrant motifs—this tiny piece (just 4 1/8 x 3 9/16 inches) survives as a testament to ancient artisans' skill. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1909 and housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic Art Department, it exemplifies the exquisite textiles produced in regions like Egypt during Late Antiquity. Tap...