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Fragment of medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 12.3 x 11.5 cm (4 13/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Louise M. Nathurst
Accession Number98.56
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of red wool; design of light and dark blue, green, yellow, red and pink wool and white linen. Design shows a fragmentary roundel enclosing an eight pointed star that frames four crowned (?) female heads, each in one corner and a bird inside a lozenge in each of the other corners; very worn. Design shows Byzantine influence.