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Fragments of looped weaving

Egyptian (Coptic)
5th–6th century
Object Place: Egypt

Medium/Technique Linen, loop woven
Dimensions Overall (a): 35 x 36 cm (13 3/4 x 14 3/16 in.)
Overall (b): 18 x 38 cm (7 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Number57.211a-b
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionTwo fragments. Irregularly-shaped pieces. Ground of natural linen, plain cloth weave. Extra wefts of blue (3 shades), red, orange, yellow, cream and green wool and natural linen are pulled up into loops on the surface to form the pattern. Larger piece (a) shows a paneled box-like object from which projects a human arm and hand; birds of various kinds surround box. Smaller piece (b) shows a column-like object with a checkered surface and a "capital" decorated with a six-pointed ornament. Loops worn off in places. Fibres very dry and brittle, cracking.