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Fragment of a garment
Egyptian (Islamic)
Early Islamic
8th-10th century A.D.
Object Place: The Fayoum (?), Egypt
Medium/Technique
Wool and linen, tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 8.5 x 32 cm (3 3/8 x 12 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number37.449
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWarp of linen; weft of wool; design consists of two birds (ostriches ?) alternating with two quadrupeds, each enclosed in a trapezoid; woven with red, green, brown, purple and blue wool, framed by a serranated bord. Probably a shoulder band; found in Fayoum.