Fragment with a tapestry roundel

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Fragment with a tapestry roundel

Egyptian (Coptic)

Early Islamic

8th–10th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; tapestry with eccentric weft, dovetailed

Dimensions Overall: 20.5 x 18 cm (8 1/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Arthur T. Connolly

Accession Number22.784

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAfrica and Oceania, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionNeutral yellow wool with a medallion design woven with neutral brown wool and light neutral linen. The design consists of a central roundel that encloses fish and unidentifiable motifs. Surrounding the central roundel are similar motifs of fish as well as birds and unidentifiable motifs. Probably belonged to the weaving that 22.793 belonged to. Torn.