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Tapestry fragment

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

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions Height x width: 33 x 19 cm (13 x 7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number01.5858
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionLinen fragment into which is woven a square tapestry panel with red ground, Design shows two dancing figures (?) inside a roundel framed by the square, woven in dark blue, yellow and buff wool, and border of red and buff wool.