Sample of coptic embroidered linen

Made:: 800-1000 in Egypt

maker:: Muslim; Copt

Sample of coptic embroidered linen (camel motif in green, white, black and pink) on black and white background in glass mount

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Category:: Textiles Machinery

Object Number:: 1984-1582

Materials:: woven wool

type:: coptic weaving

credit:: Wellcome Institute

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Sample of coptic embroidered linen

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