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Fragment of tapestry band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
5th–7th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry with eccentric weft
Dimensions
Overall: 4.5 x 23.5 cm (1 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.206
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of natural colored linen; design in dark brown wool.design in dark brown. The design consists of two roundels each enclosing an animal, probably a hare. At each side of the roundels are rectangular areas that enclose interlaced bands. A knot-like design is in the center of two of the rectangular areas. Design shows Roman influence.