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Fragment, with Part of a Clavus, from a Tunic

700s - 800s

Egypt, Early Islamic period, 8th - 9th century

Medium
tabby weave, inwoven tapestry ornament; wool and linen
Measurements
Overall: 12.8 x 15 cm (5 1/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1914.527
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A dark brown textile fragment features a central tan band where stylized, wide-eyed creatures with arching tails march rightward. A deep, jagged tear cuts into the top left of the coarse, ribbed ground. Narrow borders of interlocking geometric scrolls frame the upper and lower margins. Frayed, irregular edges outline the rectangular piece, emphasizing the contrast between the intricately woven tan motifs and the dark wool and linen weave.

Fragment, with Part of a Clavus, from a Tunic

700s - 800s

Egypt, Early Islamic period, 8th - 9th century

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