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Fragments of a small circular medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool, tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 9.3 x 9.5 cm (3 11/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Arthur T. Connolly
Accession Number22.780
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionOn a pinkish red ground is a design composed of a human figure in the centre with two flanking figures in the upper half of the medallion, each extending a basket above the head of the central figure, in green, yellow, dark brown and red wool. Very worn and full of holes.