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Part of a garment

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

Medium/Technique Linen tapestry
Dimensions Height x width: 24 x 39 cm (9 7/16 x 15 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.723
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionNatural colored linen, into which are woven three connected shoulder bands (clavi). Design shows connected heart-shaped motifs, in blue, pink, and yellow. The motifs in the central band are woven in dark and light blue and those in the side bands are in dark and light pink. Yellow areas are in each of the three bands. From the same garment as 15.722.