Embroidered fragment with bird among vines, 1100s. Iraq, Baghdad, Seljuq period. Plain weave: silk warp and cotton weft (mulham); embroidery, couched and split stitches: silk and metallic thread; overall: 7.3 x 21.6 cm (2 7/8 x 8 1/2 in.)
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Embroidered fragment with bird among vines, 1100s. Iraq, Baghdad, Seljuq period. Plain weave: silk warp and cotton weft (mulham); embroidery, couched and split stitches: silk and metallic thread; overall: 7.3 x 21.6 cm (2 7/8 x 8 1/2 in.)

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The Cleveland Museum of Arts

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT19A55_165

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Embroidered fragment bird vines 1100s Iraq Baghdad Seljuq period Plain weave silk warp cotton weft mulham embroidery couched split stitches silk metallic thread

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