Vertical Band from a Tunic

Unknown

7th century · Wool, linen; tapestry weave · Islamic Art

This shoulder band was once inserted in a Coptic tunic. Tapestry-woven on a red ground, a haloed female is depicted along with vases, palmettes, and lions. The leaflike feet of the female is a characteristic stylization in this period. Like most Coptic textiles, this band probably was unearthed from a burial site in Egypt.

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th century

Medium

Wool, linen; tapestry weave

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George F. Baker, 1890