Fragment of a garment band

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Fragment of a garment band

Egyptian (Coptic)

Early Islamic

8th–9th century A.D.

Object Place: Egypt

Medium/Technique Wool and linen, tapestry

Dimensions Overall: 5 x 16 cm (1 15/16 x 6 5/16 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes

Accession Number37.448

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAfrica and Oceania, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of dark blue wool; the design is woven with red, yellow and green wool and natural-colored linen; design consists of a red fruit from which stem two scrolled branches; a rabbit and a duck flank the fruit; framed by a crenelated border of red and natural-colored linen. Design shows Byzantine influence. Probably a sleeve band.