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Fragment of border

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Christian or Early Islamic
6th–8th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions Height x width: 3 x 23 cm (1 3/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.250
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of dark-blue wool; the design of a waving line with triangular motifs on each side is of pink, green, light blue and yellow wool, and natural-colored linen. Probably a fragment of a shoulder band.