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Tapestry band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 21 cm (3 1/8 x 8 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1400
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionA band of pink wool on which are two rows of parrots, separated by a narrow border of black detailed with violet brown and yellow geometric motifs. The warp is of white linen, the weft of pink, light green, yellow and dark blue, violet and black wool and natural-colored linen. The design shows Byzantine influence.