Flag of EgyptMedieval ArtTextiles-Woven7th–9th century

Artwork Details

TitleGuilloche Lattice with Pinecone (?)
MediumWeft-faced compound twill (samit) in red, black, and blue silk
DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 x 6 5/8in. (20 x 16.9cm) Framed: 12 1/4 x 11 x 1 1/2 in. (31.1 x 27.9 x 3.8 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Woven
DepartmentMedieval Art
Date7th–9th century
Credit LineGift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in honor of Nobuko Kajitani, 2002
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureByzantine
Date Range600 – 899

Provenance

CountryEgypt