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Fragment with a rectangular tapestry panel
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–10th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry, dovetailed
Dimensions
Overall: 15 x 16.3 cm (5 7/8 x 6 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Arthur T. Connolly
Accession Number22.762
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionNeutral yellow wool with a rectangular medallion with motifs woven with brown wool and light neutral linen. The design consists of a a central rectangular motif that encloses a human figure surrounded by birds (?). Surrounding this area are motifs of fish alternating with birds and an unidentifiable motif that resembles the Chi-Rho motif (?), or it may represent an angel (?)