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Tapestry roundel
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–9th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool and linen, tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 13.5 x 14.7 cm (5 5/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.408
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionReddish violet ground; on this are two addorsed figures with bird-like feet, each wears a cap with a pendant band in the back and holds an unidentifiable object. In the middle, between the two figures, is a candelabra-like motif. The border shows connected heart-shaped leaves, squares and rectangular motifs. Woven with light and dark green, blue and red wool and white linen.