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Tapestry medallion

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 20.5 x 16 cm (8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1405
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground is pink wool. On this are four diagonal bands that form a lozenge which encloses a plant motif; a medallion joining the bands is in each of the four corners of the lozenge. The warp is wool; the weft is pink, dark and light blue, green and yellow wool and natural-colored linen. Similar to 15.438