Fragment with peacocks and inscription, 1000-1100s. Iraq, probably Baghdad, Seljuq period. Plain weave: silk warp and cotton weft (mulham); embroidery, couched and split stitches: silk, gilt and silver thread; overall: 31.5 x 40.5 cm (12 3/8 x 15 15/16 in.).
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Fragment with peacocks and inscription, 1000-1100s. Iraq, probably Baghdad, Seljuq period. Plain weave: silk warp and cotton weft (mulham); embroidery, couched and split stitches: silk, gilt and silver thread; overall: 31.5 x 40.5 cm (12 3/8 x 15 15/16 in.).

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The Cleveland Museum of Arts

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT19A47_322

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Fragment peacocks inscription 1000-1100s Iraq Baghdad Seljuq period Plain weave silk warp cotton weft mulham embroidery couched split stitches silk gilt silver thread

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