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Square tapestry medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
5th–6th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool tapestry, with eccentric weft; sewed into linen with looped weft
Dimensions
Height x width: 44 x 33.5 cm (17 5/16 x 13 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number93.328
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionOn the main field of white linen is a design of four circles enclosing rabbits. This is surrounded by two interlacing borders; in the wider borders are rabbits. The design is woven with dark blue wool, and detailed with red wool. Sewed onto a piece of linen of looped weaving.