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Fragment
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th–10th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 22 cm (4 5/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Arthur T. Connolly
Accession Number22.789
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionNeutral yellow wool on which are two bands of design consisting of interlaced branches forming oval units each enclosing a bird, a running animal or a lotus flower motif. The design is woven with brown wool on a light neutral linen ground. The shape of the double band suggests that this is a sleeve band.