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Rectangular fragment of tapestry weaving
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Wool; tapestry weaving
Dimensions
26 x 38 cm (10 1/4 x 14 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number51.568
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRectangular fragment, ground of red wool; the deisgn of yellow, blue, red, light and dark green and brown wool shows two medallions in the center, half and parts of medallions at the sides; the central medallions are framed by diagonal bands forming broken lozenges. Each of the central medallions encloses a stylized human figure surrounded by four stylized birds (?); and each of the diagonal bands encloses three stylized birds (?); between the medallions are small crosses; framed by a brown and yellow scroll border.