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Fragment of band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 10.2 x 12.5 cm (4 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number01.5852
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp, linen; ground of the main area is in red wool, design of green, brown, orange, yellow, yellow and red wool and natural-colored linen shows two undefined animals flanking a tree and four tree motifs; border consists of lotus-like flowers on both sides of an undulating branch on a natural-colored linen ground. Design shows Byzantine influence.