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Fragment of tapestry
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
4th–7th century
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 14 x 29 cm (5 1/2 x 11 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number55.1093
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionUndyed linen tabby-woven ground with wide tapestry band of purple wool. The tapestry wefts engage the warps in groups of three or four. Some wool rotted out. Stains. Similar to 55.1092.