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Tapestry fragment
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 13 x 20 cm (5 1/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number10.151
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionDeep violet ground on which are parts of circles of which one encloses two addorsed animals. The design is of red, pink, yellow, blue, and green wool and natural colored linen. On one side is a red and white border. The design shows Byzantine influence. Very similar to 10.131.