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Square tapestry medallion

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
4th–6th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions Height x width: 17 x 18.5 cm (6 11/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Everett Fund
Accession Number92.2760
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of natural-colored linen, with a design of a circle in the center containing an animal (a lion?) with a large head, surrounded by a design of scrolls, of brown wool; sewed onto a piece of natural-colored linen weaving. Design shows Roman influence.