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Fragment of tapestry weaving
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine or Early Islamic
6th–8th century A.D.
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Wool; tapestry weaving
Dimensions
8 x 15 cm (3 1/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number51.569
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionBand with a design of a lion with a human-like face (?) flanked by two jars; the border encloses heart-shaped floral motifs on a yellow ground; woven with red, yellow, green and brown wool on a woolen red ground. Probably a sleeve band.