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Tapestry medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
5th–7th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry with hatching and eccentric weft
Dimensions
Overall: 10.5 x 9.5 cm (4 1/8 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.172
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of natural-colored linen; design of a nude standing man and lion vertically positioned. The design is woven in brown. The man holds an object woven in red wool. Design shows Roman influence.