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Two shoulder bands
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th-8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall (a): 21 x 30.5 cm (8 1/4 x 12 in.)
Overall (b): 10 x 32 cm (3 15/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
Overall (b): 10 x 32 cm (3 15/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number09.116a-b
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionTwo fragments of natural-colored linen into which are woven two stripes outlined by a brownish violet border with black floral motifs. The outlined borders are of wool and they enclose lozenges each framing a leaf motif; the lozenges are formed by disconnected smaller leaves; woven with red wool and natural-colored linen; probably two shoulder bands (clavi). The design shows Byzantine influence.