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Medallion tapestry

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 x 10 cm (4 1/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.457
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionRed woolen ground; the design of two figures (probably women) with out-stretched arms and separated by a candelabra-like tree motif, is of natural colored linen. Like 15.455 and 15.456.