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Fragment of a band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th-9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 4.5 x 52.5 cm (1 3/4 x 20 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.304
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe ground is woven with red wool; the design consists of a row of connected diamond-shaped motifs, each enclosing a small cross woven with dark brown wool. Probably part of a clavus, similar to 55.1062. Worn.