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Tabby-woven textile, Egypt or Syria, late 7th-early 8th century

Tabby-woven textile, linen with inlaid pattern wefts of wool and linen, Egypt or Syria, late 7th-early 8th century, H: 106.5: W: 84 cm, Inv. no. 12/1988. © The David Collection. The simplest form of cloth is made by passing weft threads over and under...

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Tags: Egypt or Syria, late 7th-early 8th century, Tabby-woven textile

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9 août 2018

Samitum-woven textile with confronted birds in medallions, silk, Iran or Iraq, c. 650-750

Samitum-woven textile with confronted birds in medallions, silk, Iran or Iraq, c. 650-750, H: 48.5; W: 11 cm, Inv. no. 9/1996. © The David Collection. With its motif consisting of confronted pheasants or peacocks and eagles standing on winged palmettes...

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Tags: silk, Iran or Iraq, Samitum-woven textile, c. 650-750

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9 août 2018

Samitum-woven silk textile with an enthroned Sasanian king, Iran or Central Asia, 7th-8th century

Samitum-woven silk textile with an enthroned Sasanian king, Iran or Central Asia, 7th-8th century, H: 94; W: 85 cm, Inv. no. 23/2011. © The David Collection. The motif of a Sasanian king on a throne carried by ibexes is unusual. A single textile from...

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Tags: 7th-8th Century, Iran or Central Asia, Samitum-woven silk textile, Sasanian king

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8 août 2018

Three-case inro with dragon and cloud design, Edo period–Meiji era, mid to late 19th century

Three-case inro with dragon and cloud design, Edo period–Meiji era, mid to late 19th century. Carved and stained boxwood; interiors of compartments black lacquer. Overall: 8 x 5.4 x 2.5 cm (3 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 in.), William Sturgis Bigelow Collection, 11.23750a....

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Tags: Edo period, Meiji era, Three-case inro, mid to late 19th century

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8 août 2018

Three-case inro in the form of a tortoise, Edo period–Meiji era, mid to late 19th century

Three-case inro in the form of a tortoise, Edo period–Meiji era, mid to late 19th century. Carved and stained boxwood; eyes inlaid in horn; interiors of compartments black lacquer. Overall: 9.2 x 6 x 2.9 cm (3 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/8 in.). William Sturgis...

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Tags: Three-case inro, mid to late 19th century, Edo perio, –Meiji era

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8 août 2018

Four-case inro with design of ho-o and kirin, Edo period–Meiji era, mid to late 19th century

Four-case inro with design of ho-o and kirin, Edo period–Meiji era, mid to late 19th century. Carved boxwood; eyes inlaid in gilt metal and horn. Overall: 8.2 x 5.3 x 2.7 cm (3 1/4 x 2 1/16 x 1 1/16 in.). William Sturgis Bigelow Collection, 11.23752a....

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Tags: Edo period, four-case inro, Meiji era, mid to late 19th century

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8 août 2018

Hokyudo Itsumin, Three-case inro, Edo period–Meiji era, mid to late 19th century

Hokyudo Itsumin, Three-case inro with design of a demon releasing a storm and a magic fox, Edo period–Meiji era, mid to late 19th century. Carved and stained ivory. Carved and stained ivory. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection, 11.23753a. © 2018 Museum...

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Tags: Edo period, Meiji era, Hokyudo Itsumin, Three-case inro, mid to late 19th century

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8 août 2018

Steelyard, Middle East, 8th-9th century

Steelyard, bronze with engraved inscription, Middle East, 8th-9th century, L (arm): 52.5 cm, Inv. no. 12/1994. © The David Collection. The use of steelyards dates back to before the Christian era in the Mediterranean region. A counterweight is moved along...

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Tags: 8th-9th Century, Middle East, Steelyard

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8 août 2018

Incense burner, Syria or Palestine, 8th century

Incense burner, cast and engraved bronze, later chain, Syria or Palestine, 8th century, H: 11; Diam: c. 10 cm, Inv. no. 7/1994. © The David Collection. In the first centuries after the hijra, the Muslims conquered extensive territories inhabited by Jews...

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8 août 2018

Ewer, Near East or Iran, 8th century

Ewer, cast, engraved, and punched bronze, Near East or Iran, 8th century. H: 35 cm, Inv. no. 27/2004. © The David Collection. Not many metal objects have been preserved from the early Islamic period, making it difficult to determine their age and place...

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Tags: ewer, 8th century, Near East or Iran

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