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Fragment of medallion tapestry

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

Medium/Technique Linen and wool tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 6 cm (1 15/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.224
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of natural-colored linen; design, with a hare in a central circle surrounded circular units, in brown wool. Design shows Roman influence.