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Fragment of a border
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 20 x 11.5 cm (7 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number01.5900
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionYellow woolen cloth, probably a fragment of a garment with a border. Ground of the border is in dark blue wool with designs of plants with round leaves on both sides and a floral motif at the top (probably lotus plants), woven with red, green, yellow, and light brown wool and natural-colored linen.