Fragment of a Tiraz

Cleveland Museum of Art

Fragment of a Tiraz, Horizontal strip of beige fabric with a large brown stain across it. The stain is darker brown on the left and gradually fades to light brown on the right. The fabric has a rough texture and appears to be made of linen or cotton. There are several small white spots scattered throughout the fabric, possibly holes or tears. The brown stain has rough and uneven edges. A line of black Arabic script runs horizontally across the center of the fabric. The script is written in a formal, cursive style and appears to be a blessing or invocation. The background of the image is a plain white surface, possibly a table or display case. The overall condition of the fabric appears to be fragile and worn, with signs of aging and deterioration. The image shows the fabric against a white background. The fabric is rectangular in shape. The right edge of the fabric appears to be roughly cut.