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Coptic tapestry
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width (tapestry square): 22.5 x 33 cm (8 7/8 x 13 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1403
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRectangular band with borders made of more than one piece; the central design consists of three oval-shaped units of which the one in the center encloses a floral motif (?) and each of the lateral ones encloses an animal; above and below this area are borders that enclose animal heads (?), connected heart-shaped leaves, and lozenges that enclose crosses. The side borders consist of connected oval shaped motifs. Woven with bright red, blue, green and yellow, dark brown and pink wool.