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Fragment of a border
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 12 x 17.5 cm (4 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number09.111
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe warp is of natural colored linen ; the ground of the main area is dark red wool; on this are medallions of natural colored linen; detailed with red wool; half medallions are adjacent to the border. Each medallion encloses circular motifs. On each side are narrower borders woven with light and dark green, yellow, pink, and dark blue wool.