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Fragmentary roundel with eagle in gold ground

1000s

Egypt, Fatimid period

Medium
linen, silk, and gold filé: plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave
Measurements
Overall: 11.2 x 14 cm (4 7/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Grace Rainey Rogers in memory of her father, William J. Rainey 1946.258
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The gold threads were not beaten up and therefore form loose, open weave in contrast to rest of the silk tapestry.

Description

This plain weave fragment contains an ornamental bird with outstretched wings encircled by a pearled frame.

Fragmentary roundel with eagle in gold ground

1000s

Egypt, Fatimid period

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