Silk Squares on Linen
Object type: Textile
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: Egyptian
Date: 6th–9th century
Medium: Silk on linen
Dimensions: Both textiles as mounted: 10 1/4 × 20 1/2 in. (26 × 52 cm)
L. sq.: 9 1/2 × 8 7/16 in. (24.1 × 21.5 cm)
R. sq.: 6 9/16 × 9 15/16 in. (16.6 × 25.2 cm)
Mount: 12 in. × 23 in. × 1 3/16 in. (30.5 × 58.4 × 3 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Geography: Made in perhaps Panopolis (Akmium)   Egypt  
Credit line: Gift of Dr. Marilyn Jenkins-Madina, in loving memory of her husband, Professor Maan Z. Madina, 2018
Accession year: 2018