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Fragment of a Roundel

before 1968

Egypt

Medium
Linen and wool: tapestry (originally inwoven in tabby ground)
Measurements
Overall: 15.5 x 14 cm (6 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1983.250
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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A circular linen and wool textile fragment features a centered human face facing forward against a tan field. Defined by dark thread, the face has large eyes, a long nose, and a thin mouth. A jagged green border, partially missing, rings the coarse fabric. The piece shows significant wear, with frayed edges and several holes, including a large gap at the bottom center.

Fragment of a Roundel

before 1968

Egypt

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