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Medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 12.4 x 11.5 cm (4 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number01.5871
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of red wool; design of blue, yellow and red wool and natural-colored linen, ground of border is of blue wool. Design consists of a heart-shaped leaf surrounded by a curving lozenge-shaped branch from which stem branches on both sides; four individaul leaves surround the central motifs; border encloses disconnected curved motif woven with yellow wool; similar to 01.5873.