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Part of the neck of a garment

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

Medium/Technique Wool tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 33 x 34 cm (13 x 13 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.649
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWhite woolen tapestry, into which is woven part of a medallion, and two pendant ornaments (clavi). The pendants and border of the medallion have a dark red ground, on which are seperate lotus (?) flowers and fish, in green, yellow, white, dark blue, and pink wool. The design of the main field of the medallion consists of human figures with raised arms (dancing ?). The design shows Byzantine influence.