16th century
Town Bursa,
Turkey
Turkey
Object qualities
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Objecttextile (towels, carpets, etc.): Fragment
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumSilk, metal wrapped thread; lampas (kemha)
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SizeTextile: L. 79 5/8 in. (202.2 cm) W. 26 1/2 in. (67.3 cm) Mount: H. 83 in. (210.8 cm) W. 30 in. (76.2 cm) D. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
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Geography detailsAttributed to
Town Bursa,
Turkey -
Country today
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Date16th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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This loom width panel features an unusual combination of elements from the çintamani motif and floral iconography. The wavy lines, alternately referenced as “tiger stripes” in the context of çintamani, is paired with a triple sprig of stylized blossoms derived from the repertoire of the nakkaşhane, the royal workshop. The iconography of this panel is also embellished with tiny geometric details within the lattice framework that resemble wood inlay. The whole composition is overlaid with feathery leaves called saz, and executed with gold metal wrapped thread for maximum effect.