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Tapestry fragment
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 39.5 x 21.5 cm (15 9/16 x 8 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.333
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen, ground of red wool, with designs of light and dark blue, green and yellow wool; ground of the outer bands is of light green wool with semi-circular yellow branch motifs. Design in the fragment consists of two roundels, one frames two standing female figures of which one is haloed; Greek letters are between the two figures and on the right side of the roundel; the other roundel of which the middle part is torn, shows two standing male figures; the borders of the roundels enclose a scroll with floral motifs on both sides. Design shows Byzantine influence.