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Medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 18 x 21 cm (7 1/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.231
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of red wool on which is a design of connected ogival-shaped motifs each framing a disc. In the center of the medallion is a circle framing a haloed head. The design in the medallion is woven with green, blue, red and yellow wool and natural-colored linen. The design in the border is a scrolled branch with animal heads (?) on both sides woven with yellow wool on a dark blue wool ground.