Bird in a Medallion

• Medium: Linen, tapestry-woven
• Geographical Location: Egypt
• Dates: late 9th-early 10th century
• Dynasty: Tulunid
• Period: Tulunid Dynasty
• Dimensions: 4 7/16 x 3 3/4 in. (11.3 x 9.5 cm) Frame: 1 5/8 x 10 11/16 x 8 3/16 in. (4.1 x 27.1 x 20.8 cm)
• Collection: Arts of the Islamic World
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 6H4, 56
• Accession Number: 84.270
• Image: 84.270_PS1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2006

Catalogue Description:
Long necked bird woven in ochre linen against dark blue ground. White and ochre wing and flying scarf. White foot and floral stem extending from beak.