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Textile with Ogival Lattice

Textile with Ogival Lattice

Central Asian

An elaborate foliate arabesque fills the ogival compartments carved out by the undulating lattice. The checkerboard surface of the lattice, punctuated with swirling roundels, suggests an acquaintance with Mamluk silk textiles.

Lampas with silk and gold-wrapped silk threads

Textile Arts