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Fragment of a clavus
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 10.3 x 17 cm (4 1/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Source unidentified
Accession Number04.2052
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe warp is linen, the ground is woven with red wool. The design, of a candelabra-like plant motif and an animal, is woven with natural colored linen, and green, blue, yellow, and pink wool. The border of little crosses is woven with yellow, green, pink, and red wool.