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Fragment of medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 24 x 28.4 cm (9 7/16 x 11 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.233
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen, ground of red wool, deisgn of a central roundel enclosing two human figures framed by an arch; surrounding the medallion are tree-like motifs animals, peacock-like creatures, birds, and two human figures each seated on a brick-like seat, in light and dark-blue, red, yellow and green wool and natural-colored linen; ground of the border in dark-blue wool. Design shows Byzantine influence.