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Fragment of a tapestry band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th–10th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 8.5 x 15 cm (3 3/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Arthur T. Connolly
Accession Number22.791
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionBand with a design woven with dark brown wool, on a yellow wool ground. The design consists of a row of seven stylized human figures raising their right hands, probably representing dancers. The border consists of a connected wreath-like ornament.