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Medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine or Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 9 cm (3 1/8 x 3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number10.153
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp is linen.The design shows a circle enclosing a seated human figure holding a bowl, and surrounded by a border of birds, and human figures. The ground is of red wool and the design is of pink, blue, and orange wool and natural colored linen. Design shows Byzantine influence.