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Islamic Art and Fine Objects

Islamic Art and Fine Objects

Lot 239: A FATIMID EMBROIDERED TIRAZ FRAGMENT, EGYPT, 11TH - 12TH CENTURY

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Start price: £2,400

Estimated price: £3,000 - £6,000

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This textile fragment is composed of a plain-weave ground, likely linen, featuring a single horizontal band of repeating geometric decoration executed in blue-dyed thread. The motif consists of alternating stylized, interconnected figures or architectural elements. The reverse side reveals the loose carrying of the blue threads between the pattern elements.

95 x 21cm 

Provenance: Private UK Collection