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Tapestry fragment

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

Medium/Technique Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 15.5 cm (4 15/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.646
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionFragment of an ornamental band, woven with blue, yellow, pinkish orange and a little bluish green wool on a natural linen warp. Much worn. Design consists of two connected roundels, one contains green dispersed leaf-like motifs and the other contains similar pink motifs