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Fragments of borders

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
6th–7th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions Height x width (a): 32.5 x 7 cm (12 13/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Height x width (b): 25 x 6.7 cm (9 13/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Height x width (c): 27 x 6.5 cm (10 5/8 x 2 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.335a-c
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWarp of linen, the design of scallops, forming sem-circular motifs, in each of which is a pomegranate tree, two fishes, an eagle, a flower tree and a basket of fruit; is of white, red, brown, yellow and green wool. Sewed onto a piece of plain linen cloth. Probably part of a garment border (neck ornament). Design shows Byzantine influence.