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Roundel with curvilinear palmette tree, from a tunic
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Originally, roundels like this were cut and sewn onto the front and back of a tunic, probably linen, in Egypt. They belong to a sizeable group of comparable silk decorations found in Akhmim, Egypt. In each roundel, a stylized palmette tree is enclosed within a simplified lotus border that evolved from an ancient Egyptian lotus motif.
| Artist / Maker | Egypt or Syria(?) |
|---|---|
| Date | 600–850 |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt or Syria(?) |
| Medium | Silk; complementary weft-faced twill weave with inner warps (samite) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 20.6 x 19 cm (8 1/8 x 7 1/2 in.); Mounted: 27.9 x 26.7 cm (11 x 10 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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