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Tapestry
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 25 x 27 cm (9 13/16 x 10 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1438
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCircular medallion made of several pieces and sewn onto a white woollen fragment. In the center is a human head flanked by two animals; above the head is a candelabra-like motif. The border encloses heart-shaped petals. The ground colors of the main area and the border are woven respectively with red and green wool, and the design is worven with red, light and dark brown, green and yellow wool and natural-colored linen. Stained.