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Fragment of tapestry
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool
Dimensions
Height x width: 31 x 14 cm (12 3/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number55.1059
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionFragment of a tapestry ornament, applied to undyed linen tabby-woven ground. Polychrome wool and undyed linen tapestry wefts. Slate blue ground with yellow, red, green, blue, pink and white stylized rosettes and medallions. Much wool rotted out. Breaks and stains.