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Fragment of a band

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Wool; tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 22 cm (3 1/8 x 8 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Arthur T. Connolly
Accession Number22.759
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionGround of yellowish white wool, with designs of animals, plants and an equestrian figure inside a medallion (?) woven with pinkish red wool. A border of pinkish wool is on one side and another of green wool is on the other. Many holes, motifs are difficult to identify. Like 22.783.