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Fragment of a band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 14.5 x 27 cm (5 11/16 x 10 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Everett Fund
Accession Number92.2779
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of natural-colored linen and design of pink, red, orange, green and blue wool and natural-colored linen. Design shows two medallions in the center, one framing an animal and the other a human figure; diagonal bands extend from each medallion and candelabra-like motifs flank them; a pair of connected leaves are between the two medallions; borders are of dark green and orange triangles on one side and of brown and yellow on the other.