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Medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th-9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool, tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 12 x 11 cm (4 3/4 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.667
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionGround of dark blue wool; in the center is an eight-pointed star enclosing a circle from which stem branches and two diamond-shaped motifs; a roundel enclosing small discs is in each of the four corners and short diagonal bands are between the roundels. The design is of white wool, stained brown. The same design as 15.665.