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Fragment
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool and linen, tapestry
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1424
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionFragments of bands pieced together. The ground color of the middle band is red with three separate leaves each enclosing a trefoil plant motif. Above and below the central band are pieced fragments with birds and lotus-like plants (Nilotic motifs) on a yellow and light brown ground. Two borders frame the whole composition, the inner is in dark brown with discs, and the outer is in plain red. Designs are woven in red, dark and light brown, green and natural-colored linen.