File:Khalili Collection Islamic Art txt 0036.1.jpg

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Central Section of a Banner  wikidata:Q107663999 reasonator:Q107663999
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Central Section of a Banner
label QS:Len,"Central Section of a Banner"
Object type textile artwork Edit this at Wikidata
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The principal motif of this section is the legendary bifurcated sword Dhu'l-Faqar which, according to Muslim tradition, was booty from the battle of Badr. The quillons, in the form of incurving d ... See full description on web site.
Date later 17th century or early 19th century
Medium silk, tabby weave, enriched with metal thread
institution QS:P195,Q63160499
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Place of creation Ottoman Turkey
References https://www.khalilicollections.org/collections/islamic-art/khalili-collection-islamic-art-central-section-of-a-banner-txt36/ (EnglishEdit this at Wikidata

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Description Central Section of a Banner
Source Khalili Collections
Author Khalili Collections

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