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Fragments (one of three bands)
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine or Early Islamic
6th–8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 12.5 x 29.4 cm (4 15/16 x 11 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.460
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp and weft of wool; the design consists of a band in which are woven roundels alternating with oval-shaped motifs formed by curved lines; both enclose animals including hares (?), fish and two human figures (hunters ?); the design is woven with dark blue wool on a light yellow woolen ground..The band is framed by a linear interlaced motif and bordered with a plain dark blue weave on one side, and a plain yellow weave on the other. Probably a fragment of a tunic