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Tapestry medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 35.5 x 39.5 cm (14 x 15 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Nathan C. Hathaway
Accession Number93.1143
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen, ground of red wool; design shows two animals flanking a tree inside a central roundel surrounded by branches, birds, animals and two human figures. The border encloses lotus-like motifs on both sides of a scrolled branch, framed by two narrow borders; woven with blue, light and dark green, red, yellow, pink and brown wool and natural-colored linen; sewed onto a piece of natural-colored linen fabric.