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Textile fragment with lion and inscription, possibly from a bag or pocket

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    • currently in research collection

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  • The Newberry Collection of Islamic Embroideries by Ruth Barnes and Marianne Ellis

    The Newberry Collection of Islamic Embroideries

    Three diagonal red bands, two of which are only partially visible, as they are set into the corner; an additional band at the top with a red inscription with fine blue outlines, as well as a roundel containing a small blue lion. The lion is walking from right to left. The inscription reads 'al-'izz wa'l-iqbal' (glory and prosperity).

    The embroidery is sewn into a plain piece of linen fabric, forming a square. It may once have been used as a small bag or pocket. Laid threads are couched down over surface satin filling stitches. The outlines are worked in a single couched thread.

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