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Fragment of tapestry
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–8th century A.D.
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 13.5 x 9.5 cm (5 5/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number55.1026
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionFragment. Red wool tabby weave cloth with parts of three narrow tapestry-woven stripes; wefts in the stripes are yellow, green, dark brown, red wool, and undyed linen. The design in the stripes consists of branch-like motifs and the frames contain wave designs. Large hole in one stripe.