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Fragment of a band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th-9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 40.5 cm (3 15/16 x 15 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Arthur T. Connolly
Accession Number22.783
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionGround of yellowish white wool, with designs of human figures, animals, plants and two roundels, one enclosing two human figures and the other a horseman; two affronted animals are inside a rectangular motif at the top of the band, the designs are woven with pinkish red wool. A border of pinkish wool is on one side and another of green wool is on the other. Probably a fragment of a shoulder band (clavus). Many holes. Like 22.759.