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Fragment of a border
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th-9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 11 cm (3 9/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1397
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of natural-colored linen; ground of the main area of deep pink wool; design consists of a tree with a central medallion; and four heart-shaped motifs, two above and two below the tree; design is woven with brown, dark and light green, pink and yellow wool and natural-colored linen. The two borders are of L-shaped motifs woven with dark and light brown wool.