Mantle Corner Fragment

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Mantle Corner Fragment by unidentified artist shows a textile with a woven design on a rectangular fabric. The fabric has a beige background with a large square section of intricate, repeating geometric patterns. The patterns are made up of various shapes, including squares, rectangles, and abstract designs. The colors used are muted and earthy, with shades of red, blue-green, brown, beige, and cream. The pattern consists of rows and columns of similar designs, but not identical. The bottom edge has a decorative border with a repeating pattern. The left side has a plain beige section. The right side has a decorative edge with a thin strip of small, colorful rectangles. The overall design is symmetrical and visually complex.