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Tapestry fragment

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

Medium/Technique Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 12 cm (3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1401
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWarp of natural-colored linen; ground of deep pink wool. The design consists of a band enclosing two lotus-like plants connected by other floral motifs; framed by two borders enclosing geometric forms; a head and foreleg of a horse show at one side, woven with red, green, yellow and brown wool and natural-colored linen.