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Fragment
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool and linen tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 10.5 x 24 cm (4 1/8 x 9 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number07.454
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of wool; ground of red wool; design of green, red, brown, greenish and pinkish yellow wool and natural-colored linen. Design shows two wide stripes each enclosing two human figures alternating with two plant motifs; the border shows a scale pattern. Probably a shoulder band. Importation 204.