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Fragment of a tapestry

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine or Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool, tapestry
Dimensions Height x width: 16.7 x 32.2 cm (6 9/16 x 12 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number10.136
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionNatural colored linen ground, into which are woven three rows of disconnected leaves, of which the central row consists of smaller units. The design is of red, pink, green, yellow and blue wool.