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Fragment with a square tapestry panel
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th–10th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool; tapestry, dovetailed
Dimensions
Overall: 12.5 x 13.5 cm (4 15/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Arthur T. Connolly
Accession Number22.795
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionSquare of decoration woven with dark brown wool on light neutral wool. The design consists of a rectangular central panel enclosing three standing human figures. The central panel is surrounded by motifs of fish, birds, plants, running animals and an unidentifiable motif that resembles the Chi-Rho (?), or it may represent an angel (?). The right, the upper and the left ends of the fragment show remains of red wool.