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Sleeve band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool and linen tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 14.5 x 26 cm (5 11/16 x 10 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1431
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoven into a white piece of woolen cloth is a band divided horizontally by a narrow area with a scrolling motif. Each of the upper and lower areas show two lions alternating with candelabra tree motifs; the border consists of geometric motifs. The ground of the main area is pink, and the design is yellow, light brown, green and blue wool and natural-colored linen. Like 11.1414.