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Fragment of a medallion

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions Height x width: 8.5 x 10 cm (3 3/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Arthur T. Connolly
Accession Number22.779
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground is woven with red wool, the design consists of human figures and indistinguishable forms woven with light neutral colored linen, green and yellowish green and dark blue wool. Full of holes.