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Fragment of a tapestry
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
4th–7th century
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 29 x 14.5 cm (11 7/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number55.1092
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionUndyed linen tabby-woven ground with a wide tapestry band of purple wool. The tapestry wefts engage the warps in groups of three or four. Some of the wools have rotted out. Holes and stains. Similar to 55.1093.