A CALLIGRAPHIC TIRAZ TEXTILE FRAGMENT
Fatimid Egypt, 10th - 11th century

Of narrow rectangular shape, the panel made of plain weave undyed linen slit-tapestry woven in cobalt blue, red, and white, presenting three overlapping horizontal calligraphic bands of Arabic Kufic script, laid on canvas and board, set in an open russet brown mount with a plexiglass cover, the panel 13cm x 29.2cm, 19cm x 43.2m including the frame.