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Fragment of a border
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th–9th century A.D.
Object Place: Eastern Mediterranean,, Egypt
Medium/Technique
Wool and linen tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 13 x 64cm (5 1/8 x 25 3/16in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Stanford Calderwood
Accession Number1974.557
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionDesign of natural-colored linen and polychrome wool; represents three beaded medallions each enclosing a pair of horses (?) flanking a stylized tree; ground of purple wool; five pointed motifs border the fragment; woven with yellow, dark and light brown, red, and purple wool and natural-colored linen. Design shows Sasanian influence.