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Tapestry bands
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry, eccentric weft, dovetailed, slit
Dimensions
Overall (a): 39 x 12 cm (15 3/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
Overall (b): 67 x 11 cm (26 3/8 x 4 5/16 in.)
Overall (b): 67 x 11 cm (26 3/8 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number10.134a-b
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ClassificationsTextiles
Description10.134a: Natural colored linen ground, on which are borders of discs and diamond motifs containing rosettes, separated by leaves. On one piece is also a border of deep scallops enclosing eight-pointed stars. The design is woven with brownish violet wool and natural colored linen thread. The shape of the band suggests that it is a neck opening decoration.
10.134b: Natural colored linen ground, on which are discs and diamond motifs separated by leaves. The long shape of the band suggests that it is part of a shoulder band (clavus)
10.134b: Natural colored linen ground, on which are discs and diamond motifs separated by leaves. The long shape of the band suggests that it is part of a shoulder band (clavus)