Central Asia, mid-13th century / Cloth of Gold: Displayed Falcons / mid-13th century

Central Asia, mid-13th century
Cloth of Gold: Displayed Falcons
mid-13th century
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Creator Name: Unknown
Creator Nationality: Asian; Central Asian
Creator Name-CRT: Central Asia, mid-13th century
Title: Cloth of Gold: Displayed Falcons
Title Type: Primary
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Creation Start Date: 1234
Creation End Date: 1266
Creation Date: mid-13th century
Object Type: Textiles
Materials and Techniques: lampas, silk and gold thread
Dimensions: Overall: 57.5cm x 18.4cm
AMICA Contributor: The Cleveland Museum of Art
Owner Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
ID Number: 1996.297
Credit Line: Edward L. Whittemore Fund
Rights: http://www.clemusart.com/museum/disclaim2.html
Context: Cloth of Gold: Displayed FalconsLampas; silk and gold threadCentral Asia, mid-1200sThe Cleveland Museum of Art, Edward L. Whittemore Fund 1996.297(Cat. no. 36)Mongol ceremonial robes, known as zhisun, were made from textiles wovenwith gold and silk of one color. These were given by Mongol emperors tomembers of the court to be worn during festivals and on important occasionsthat usually included lavish banquets.Like the Winged Lions and Griffins (cat. no. 35), the design of this silkis a uniquely CentralAsian synthesis of eastern Iranian and Chineseelements. Motifs and technical details shared by the two silks, moreover,leave no doubt that they were produced in the same city.
AMICA ID: CMA_.1996.297
AMICA Library Year: 1998
Media Metadata Rights: Copyright, The Cleveland Museum of Art

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