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Fragment of a border tapestry

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

Medium/Technique Wool; tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 17.5 x 18.5 cm (6 7/8 x 7 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.141
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWarp of red wool; with a band of brown woolen ground; design consists of two connected octagons, each enclosing an animal; part of one of the octagons is torn; a rectangular motif, enclosing a cross and connecting the two octagons, is flanked by two animals (hares?).The design is woven with white wool.