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Fragment of borders
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width (tapestry band): 15 x 36 cm (5 7/8 x 14 3/16 in.)
Height x width (as mounted): 24.5 x 45.5 cm (9 5/8 x 17 15/16 in.)
Height x width (as mounted): 24.5 x 45.5 cm (9 5/8 x 17 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1402
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionMade of four pieces. The principal band has a dark red ground and a design of two plant motifs each with a two curved branches framing two birds and two sea creatures. This is surrounded by fragments of three narrow borders, woven with red, green, blue, brown, yellow wool and natural-colored linen. Sewn onto a natural-colored linen piece.