Bird in a Medallion
late 9th–early 10th century
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
The graceful bird in this textile medallion is reminiscent of Late Antique and Coptic motifs, yet the textile’s color scheme suggests early Islamic manufacture in Egypt under the Tulunids (circa 868–905).
Caption
Bird in a Medallion, late 9th–early 10th century. Linen, tapestry-woven, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Virgil H. Bird, 84.270. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Title
Bird in a Medallion
Date
late 9th–early 10th century
Dynasty
Tulunid
Period
Tulunid Dynasty
Geography
Place made: Africa
Medium
Linen, tapestry-woven
Classification
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)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Virgil H. Bird
Accession Number
84.270
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