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Fragment with a tapestry band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 20.5 cm (3 9/16 x 8 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1433
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWoven into a white piece of woolen cloth is a band framed by a border of geometric motifs. The design of the main area consists of two lions and a candelabra tree motif. The ground is brownish pink and the design is dark blue, yellow, brown and red wool, white and natural-colored linen. Like 11.1432