Fragments of coptic linen

Made:: 900-1100 in Egypt

maker:: Muslim; Copt

Fragments of coptic linen. 109332 (68) with embroidery (pink); 109333(69) with embroidered script on corner border.

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Category:: Textiles Machinery

Object Number:: 1984-1587

Materials:: woven linen and silk

type:: coptic weaving

credit:: Wellcome Institute

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Fragments of coptic linen

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