Flag of TurkeyIslamic ArtTextilesca. 1219–1237

Textile Fragments with the Name of 'Ala' al-Din Kay Qubad I, Mounted as a Cope is a textiles from Turkey|Anatolia created in ca. 1219–1237 using silk, gold thread; weft-faced compound twill measuring Length: 40 3/16 in. (102 cm) Width: 29 5/16 in. (74.5 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSilk, gold thread; weft-faced compound twill
DimensionsLength: 40 3/16 in. (102 cm) Width: 29 5/16 in. (74.5 cm)
ClassificationTextiles
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineLe musée des Tissus de Lyon (MT 23475)
Dateca. 1219–1237

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Geography

Origin: Turkey|Anatolia. Flag of Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Textile Fragments with the Name of 'Ala' al-Din Kay Qubad I, Mounted as a Cope?

Textile Fragments with the Name of 'Ala' al-Din Kay Qubad I, Mounted as a Cope is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Textile Fragments with the Name of 'Ala' al-Din Kay Qubad I, Mounted as a Cope created?

Textile Fragments with the Name of 'Ala' al-Din Kay Qubad I, Mounted as a Cope dates to ca. 1219–1237.

What material is Textile Fragments with the Name of 'Ala' al-Din Kay Qubad I, Mounted as a Cope made from?

Textile Fragments with the Name of 'Ala' al-Din Kay Qubad I, Mounted as a Cope is crafted from silk, gold thread; weft-faced compound twill.

Where does Textile Fragments with the Name of 'Ala' al-Din Kay Qubad I, Mounted as a Cope originate?

Textile Fragments with the Name of 'Ala' al-Din Kay Qubad I, Mounted as a Cope originates from Turkey|Anatolia.

Is Textile Fragments with the Name of 'Ala' al-Din Kay Qubad I, Mounted as a Cope in the public domain?

Textile Fragments with the Name of 'Ala' al-Din Kay Qubad I, Mounted as a Cope 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

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