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Art of the Islamic World and Beyond

Art of the Islamic World and Beyond

Lot 351: A SELJUK SILK TEXTILE FRAGMENT WITH KUFIC CALLIGRAPHY AND FLORAL DESIGN, EAST ASIA, 11TH - 12TH CENTURY

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This auction ended on 2 October 2026.

Start price: £5,500

Estimated price: £6,000 - £8,000

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Not sold

The design consists of large-scale, ornate ogival medallions encompassing pomegranate and foliate motifs, The medallions are bordered by complex scrollwork and smaller floral elements. The weave appears to be a silk damask or lampas, exhibiting a textural contrast between the ground and the pattern.

Dimensions: 65 by 50cm