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Fragment of a garment, probably a sleeve band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry with eccentric weft
Dimensions
Overall: 13 x 26 cm (5 1/8 x 10 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Arthur T. Connolly
Accession Number22.786
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionYellow wool with two parallel bands woven in brown wool. The designs inside each band consist of squares alternating with octagons. Each band ends with a cross on each side. Yellow wool and neutral-colored linen are used to define the details achieved by a flying shuttle. The frame of each band consists of loop-like repeated motifs.