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Tapestry

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine or Early Islamic
6th–8th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 25 x 23.6 cm (9 13/16 x 9 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number10.129
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionNatural colored linen, into which is woven a rosette motif with four petals inside a circle, two separate petals (?) and a bird. The design is of red, blue, pink, yellow and green wool. The design shows Byzantine influnece.