Cover
Unknown Artist
mid-19th century or later
Medium
Wool, silk; embroidered
Dimensions
H. 137 in. (348 cm) W. 57 1/2 in. (146.1 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Woven
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs Henry Ivison Parsons, 1925
Accession Number
25.90
Art Historical Context
This magnificent embroidered cover, crafted from wool and silk by an unknown artist in the-19th century or, exemplifies the exquisite textile traditions of the Islamic world. Measuring an impressive 137 inches in height and 57½ inches in width, its grand scale suggests it served as a ceremonial hanging, bedcover, or protective shroud—common in households or mosques across regions like the Ottoman Empire, Persia, or North Africa.ated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 5 by Mrs. Henry Ivison Parsons, it resides in the Department of Islamic Art, showcasing the museum's commitment to preserving ...