National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Fragment Textile 
Period: Late Islamic
Material: Silk,Linen
Site:
Lenght: 10.8 cm
Wide: 3.7 cm
Description: Linen textile decorated with Cufic lettering and geometric pattern. The decoration is made of dark brown silk in Soumak weave. Remains of red silk threads.
Bibliography:
Crowfoot G.M. and Crowfoot E. 1961. The Textile and Basketry. In P. Benoit et al. Les Grottes De Murabba'at.. DJD 2: 51-61, 16:2-3,4-5.





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