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Medallion tapestry
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 14.2 x 18 cm (5 9/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1421
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe ground of the mainfield is dull green. The design, which consists of what appear to be conventional leaves and plant forms, is woven with white, red, and dark blue wool. Around the edge is a border of dark blue broken by small spots of white, green, and red.