Flag of YemenIslamic ArtTextiles-Embroidered8th–9th century

Artwork Details

TitleFragment of a Shawl with Inscription
MediumCotton; embroidered in wool
DimensionsTextile: H. 14 in. (35.6 cm) W. 25 in. (63.5 cm) Mount: H. 19 3/8 in. (49.2 cm) W. 30 5/8 in. (77.8 cm) D. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Embroidered
DepartmentIslamic Art
Date8th–9th century
Credit LineGift of George D. Pratt, 1931
Object PageView at The Met

Provenance

CitySan'a
CountryYemen