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Tapestry fragment
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th-9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 17.5 x 21 cm (6 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number01.5839
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen; a band with a semi-circular area of brownish purple wool on which is a design of a tree-like motif flanked by two human figures woven with white wool. Next to this area are trees inhabited by birds; a heavy fringe in brownish purple wool is on one side; torn and with holes.