Textile Fragment
Unknown Artist
4th–6th century
Medium
Linen, wool; plain weave, tapestry weave
Dimensions
L. 4 in. (10.2 cm) W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Classification
Textiles
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of David del Gaizo, 2008
Accession Number
2008.322.1
Art Historical Context
This delicate textile fragment, dating to the 4th–6th centuries, offers a glimpse into the sophisticated weaving traditions of Late Antiquity. Crafted from linen and wool using plain weave for the foundation and tapestry weave for decorative elements, it measures just4 inches long by 9½ inches wide. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of Islamic Art, this small survivor—generously gifted by David del Gaizo 2008—hints at garments, furnishings, or ritual objects from a vibrant era of cultural exchange in the Near EastThe combination of techniques showcases early mastery: plain ...