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Fragment of a medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th–10th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 17.3 x 19.5 cm (6 13/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number07.451
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionLinen warp; woolen weft; ground green yellow; design, light tan, dark blue, red, pink and plain soft green border. Design of the upper part of the fragment consists of six human figures each holding a stick (?) or a sword (?). Two of the figures are in chariots, each pulled by two animals (?). The lower part of the fragment shows a tree-like motif and an animal, probably an ibex. Importation 204.