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Fragment of cuff?
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th–9th century
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 19 x 9 cm (7 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Emily Esther Sears Fund
Accession Number04.2021
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of natural colored linen, with ground of border of red wool; design of dark blue wool and linen. Design consists of two connected lonzenges, with frames showing circles of which each encloses a cross or an X motif. A circle enclosing a cross is in the centre of each of the two lozenges. Design shows Byzantine influence. From Akhmîn.
ProvenancePurchased by Albert M. LythgoeFrom Ghirgas of Keneh (Lot VI. 33. £5)