"Tabula", fragment of Coptic tapestry Egypt, early Islamic period, 8th-12th centuries Wool tapestry fragment, square decorative element decorated in polychrome with a composition of interlaced ribbons forming a large rosette, framed by braided ribbons. (Worn, missing and missing pieces). Height 22 cm; Width: 22.5 cm A fragment of a similarly decorated tapestry coat, dated to the 12th century, is in the Musée du Louvre, in the Département des Arts de Byzance et des Chrétientés en Orient (inv. no. E26735) (Marie-Hélène Rutschowscaya, Tissus Coptes, Éditions Adam Biro, 1990, p. 73). Expert : Laure SOUSTIEL - [email protected]

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