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Fragment of band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 15.3 x 21 cm (6 x 8 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.259
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of red wool; the design of two medallions each enclosing a bust of a female figure holding a cornucopia (?) with flowers, probably a personification; the borders enclose fishes, and a crocodile (?) in the right side border, of dark blue wool, orange, dark and light green, yellow and brown wool, and natural colored linen; torn in the middle. Design shows Byzantine influence.