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Tapestry f ragment
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 5.5 x 18 cm (2 3/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Charles G. Loring
Accession Number04.2037
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of deep violet, design of light and dark green, red and orange wool and natural-colored linen, shows a row of heart-shaped leaf motifs and candelabra-like branches; each leaf encloses a trefoil motif. (Found in one of the books given to the Museum : "The Christ Blessing").