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Linen Fragment with Silk Embroidery
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The linen fragment with silk embroidery is decorated with a wide band of fine arabesque with five panels. Some panels contain large Naskh inscriptions bearing the words "happiness and eternal bounty" flanked by two bands with braided floral ornaments.

The other panels contain medallions with braided decoration surrounded by smaller Naskh inscriptions that invoke a blessing with the words "eternal glory and acceptance" on a background with plant decorations.

Dimensions:  Length 40 cm  Width 20 cm

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