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Tapestry band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th-9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 22 cm (3 1/8 x 8 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number10.137
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRed woolen ground on which are floral motifs on stems with horizontal branches on both sides; a blue woolen stripe with "E"-like shaped motifs is in the middle of the band and similar motifs are in one border; woven with green, yellow, orange, red and white wool. Probably a sleeve band.