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Tapestry band

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th-9th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions Height x width: 6.6 x 27 cm (2 5/8 x 10 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number07.453
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionLinen warp; ground of pinkish red wool; design in dark blue, pinkish red, light and dark green and yellow wool and natural-colored linen. In the center is an eight-pointed star from which stem four leaves and four tree motifs; birds alternating with candelabra motifs flank the central design; framed by a border of wavecrest ornament; parts of the weft are torn. Probably a sleeve band.
Importation 204.