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Shoulder band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
8th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Tapestry; dovetailed, soumak
Dimensions
Overall: 5 x 53.5 cm (1 15/16 x 21 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.657
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ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionThe garment was of white wool, into it a shoulder band is woven, with white and brownish dark blue wool. The design consists of animals, plant forms and rectangular areas that enclose conventional trees. On each end are oval pendants enclosing animals. Very similar to 15.706, probably belongs to the same garment.