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Fragment of a band

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

Medium/Technique Linen and wool, tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 12 cm (3 3/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number01.5901
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWarp of linen, design of red, orange, blue and green wool and natural-colored linen; design consists of an oval-shaped medallion enclosing a lozenge from which stem eight branches each ending with a leaf; an elongated floating putto is in each side of the border.