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Textile fragment. Attributed to Egypt, ca. 1021-36. The two opposing lines of kufic inscription repeat the Shi’i Shahada (Muslim profession of faith) which includes a mention of ‘Ali, son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, as Wali-ullah (Friend of God). The inscription also includes the name of the Fatimid caliph al-Zahir (r. A.D. 1021-36) allowing us to date the fabric to the early 11th century. Linen, silk; plain weave, tapestry weave. Textile: H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); W. 25 in. (63.5 cm); Mount: H. 17 5/8 in. (44.8 cm); W. 29 13/16 in. (75.7 cm). Rogers Fund, 1929 (29.136.1).

Location The Metropolitan Museum of Art/New York, NY/USA

Unique Identifier ART575206

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 5609px × 3424px

Photo Credit Image copyright © The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Image source: Art Resource, NY

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11th century CE

Fatimid Caliphate (909-1171 CE)

Textile, Minor Arts