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Fragment of looped weaving
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D. (?)
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
linen and wool; looped woven wool
Dimensions
Height x width: 35.3 x 35.2 cm (13 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harriet Otis Cruft Fund
Accession Number48.1087
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRectangular ornament, with yellow, red, green, blue and violet wool weft loops on natural linen tabby weave ground. Design shows four small squares, each containing a red diamond and green and blue triangles, framed by a brown band composed of parallel lines. Wool loops worn; several holes in ground.