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Square medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 14 x 12 cm (5 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number09.112
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe warp is of linen; the ground of deep rose-colored wool; in the center is a circle enclosing two human figures standing on each side of a tree and extending their arms towards it. In each of the four corners of the square is a bird in profile. The design is woven with light and dark blue, red, dark brown, yellow and white wool, and natural-colored linen. Sewed on to a piece of heavy linen. The design shows Byzantine influence.