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Fragment of a border
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
5th–6th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 22 x 8 cm (8 11/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number01.5889
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of dark blue wool, with designs in natural-colored linen and yellow wool. Design consists of disconnected rectangular motifs, each enclosing lozenges. Probably a sleeve band.