Fragment with star pattern and griffins

950–1050

Fragment with star pattern and griffins, 950–1050. Iraq or Iran, Buyid period. Silk: plain weave variation with supplementary weft; overall: 40.3 x 30.5 cm (15 7/8 x 12 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1941.292 This fragment's design consists of interlaced bands, bordered with inner band of foliate ornament, forming an eight-pointed star with center of floriated cross and flanked in four corner compartments by winged griffins. It was woven in green and white silk. The warp in green silk has two wefts, one of green silk and one of white silk floss for the design.