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Leaf-shaped medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 10.5 cm (3 1/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number07.833
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp, natural-colored linen; weft, linen and wool. Ground bright dark blue; design in light blue, green, yellow, red, and light tan. The design in a leaf-shaped medallion shows a stylized plant motif with two branches and fruit (?) motifs on each side and a heart-shaped floral form in the center. Two round motifs flank the stem. The composition is framed by a plain red border. Design shows Sasanian influence (?)