Islamic ArtTextilesTextile Fragment with Scene of Apotheosis is a textiles Rayy from Iran|Iran using silk measuring 12 3/16 × 4 1/16 in. (31 × 10.3 cm) Overall with mounting… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silk |
| Dimensions | 12 3/16 × 4 1/16 in. (31 × 10.3 cm) Overall with mounting: 17 5/8 × 23 1/4 in. (44.8 × 59.1 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | a–c) Byzantine Collection, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, DC (Z.1929.101,1930.1,1934.6) d) Philadelphia Museum of Art: Acquired by exchange with the University Museum, 1940 (1930.1, 1934.6) |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Rayy, Iran|Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Textile Fragment with Scene of Apotheosis?
Textile Fragment with Scene of Apotheosis is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
What material is Textile Fragment with Scene of Apotheosis made from?
Textile Fragment with Scene of Apotheosis is crafted from silk.
Where does Textile Fragment with Scene of Apotheosis originate?
Textile Fragment with Scene of Apotheosis originates from Iran|Iran.
Is Textile Fragment with Scene of Apotheosis in the public domain?
Textile Fragment with Scene of Apotheosis is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026