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Tapestry band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th-9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 12.4 x 14 cm (4 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number10.144
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionNatural-colored linen warp; the main area of the band has a brown wool ground in which are circles framing flower forms, woven with brownish purple, yellow and orange wool.The borders enclose small square and rectangular motifs woven with yellow and orange wool. The design shows Byzantine influence.