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Tapestry
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 21.5 x 16.5 cm (8 7/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.406
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhite woolen ground; on two sides are dark blue borders with plain, deep pink guard bands. The design on the blue bands consists of lyre-like forms separated by diamond-shaped motives, made up of small spots of color. The lyre-like forms are made with diagonal stitches, giving the effect of embroidery. Attached to one border is a pink half circle with indistinguishable forms, possibly representing human figures (dancing?). Woven with dark blue, light green and yellow wool. Probably a fragment of a garment.