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Silk band with equestrian figures
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th century or later
Medium/Technique
Silk; Compound weaving; silk yarn
Dimensions
Height x width: 11.5 x 20.5 cm (4 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number30.103
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionDesign consists of two repeated scenes separated by a plant, each represents an equestrian figure raising one hand and a man holding a spear towards an animal in the lower half of the band; a bird (eagle ?) is above each of the equestrian figures; the design closely resembles those in the silks with the name "Zacharias" found in Egypt.