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Fragment of tapestry
Egyptian (Coptic)
Late Roman or Early Byzantine
3rd–6th century A.D.
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 43 x 21.5 cm (16 15/16 x 8 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number55.1091
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionUndyed linen tabby-woven ground with two wide purple bands, tapestry-woven with woolen wefts. The tapestry wefts engage the warps alternately in groups of four and singly. Band of unengaged warps at other end. Selvedge along one side. Holes, stains.