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Medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 16.5 x 16 cm (6 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.424
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhite woolen with a reddish-pink circular medallion, woven into it. On this are two crowned men appearing to hold up a plant? between them. In their other hands are sceptres(?). Woven with blue, green, yellow, golden brown and pinkish-red wool.