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Fragment of a garment
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–10th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 21.5 x 17 cm (8 7/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.713
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionThe garment was of wool and the tapestry design is of natural-colored linen and green wool. In the lower left hand corner is a rectangular area that encloses two arches each framing a human figure of which one stands on a boat and holds cross-like objects, one with each hand; A circle above the rectangular area encloses a human figure holding what appears to be a sistrum. In the right hand upper corner are fish and lotus motifs. The figure in the boat, the figure holding a sistrum, the fish and lotus motifs indicate that the design respresents a Nilotic scene.