Tabby-woven textile, linen with inlaid pattern wefts of wool and linen, Egypt or Syria, late 7th-early 8th century, H: 106.5: W: 84 cm, Inv. no. 12/1988. © The David Collection. The simplest form of cloth is made by passing weft threads over and under...

Fragmentary plaque, carved ivory, Egypt or Syria, 1st half of 8th century. H: 11.5; W: 8 cm, Inv. no. 20/1978. © The David Collection. The ivory plaque was probably mounted with similar ones as a decoration on a piece of furniture. The plaque’s vines,...