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Tapestry fragment
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th-9th century A.D.
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Wool and linen, tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 13 cm (3 9/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number37.447
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of red wool; design consists of four disconnected diagonal bands forming a lozenge which encloses a tree motif inside an oval medallion; a cross is in the lower part of the fragment; floral motifs on both sides show that the lozenge design is part of a repeated motif; design is woven with light and dark green, red, pink, yellow, blue and brown wool and natural-colored linen. Design shows Byzantine influence.