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Leaf-like medallion

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine or Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Wool tapestry
Dimensions Height x width: 7.5 x 11.5 cm (2 15/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.405
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionAn elongated green leaf with indented edges, on which is a plant motif with two symmetrical leaves and a leaf at the top, woven with pink and yellow wool; the outlines of the edges are woven with brownish blue wool.