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Fragment of tapestry
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
4th–5th century A.D.
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 19.2 x 27.5 cm (7 9/16 x 10 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number55.1051
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionUndyed fine linen tabby ground with an inwoven tapestry ornament of dark violet wool weft. Design consists of a square with two opposite sides forming bases of triangles, each enclosing three vine leaves; four rosettes are inside the square, which is framed by a guilloche border. The details are defined by eccentric linen wefts. Stains.