Costume and Textiles

Woven Textile

This fabric is most likely from a vestment. The Arabic inscription reads: "Glory to our Lord the Sultan".

15th century

Artist/maker unknown, Spanish

Silk lampas weave with satin weave ground and plain weave pattern
16 1/4 x 12 inches (41.3 x 30.5 cm) Pattern Repeat: 10 1/4 x 9 inches (26 x 22.9 cm)

Currently not on view

1936-14-1