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Fragment of a tapestry border

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions Height x width: 3.6 x 24.5 cm (1 7/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.300
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWarp of linen; design of discs separated by various forms, is of light and dark green, red, orange and blue wool and natural-colored linen. Probably a fragment of a shoulder band (clavus)