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Tapestry fragments
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th-8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Tapestry, wool and linen
Dimensions
Overall: 67.5 x 47 cm (26 9/16 x 18 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.324
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionGround of red wool, warp of linen; an all over outlined design of branches forming oval and lozenge-shaped motifs, each encloses alternately a bird (peacock ?) and a candelabra-like motif that stems from a vase (?); of natural colored linen; sewed into a fragment of natural-colored linen fabric. Color and design suggest an imitation of Byzantine silk. Probably part of a furnishing textile; Similar to 10.154.