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Garment fragments
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool; tapestry, with eccentric weft
Dimensions
Overall (a): 9 x 35.5 cm (3 9/16 x 14 in.)
Overall (b): 8 x 28 cm (3 1/8 x 11 in.)
Overall (b): 8 x 28 cm (3 1/8 x 11 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Arthur T. Connolly
Accession Number22.790a-b
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionYellow wool with a red inwoven band (22.790a: probably a sleeve band). Design consists of a row of connected octagonal motifs, of which some frame single rosettes and others enclose single dots. The design is framed by repeated loop-like motifs. The outlines, in yellow wool, are achieved by a flying shuttle.