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Historical Archive: 2me Suaire de St. Potentien, 2nd Shroud of St. Potentien silk, 12th c. Islamic or possibly Byzantine, Sens CT B7 Kufic inscription undeciphered full view full medallion with surrounding elements full medallion: birds, gryphons, and encircling Kufic inscription gryphon bird (peacock?) birds and vegetation between medallions weaving: Kufic inscription, upper part of bird