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Fragment of tapestry
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
4th–5th century
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool
Dimensions
Height x width: 20 x 11.5 cm (7 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number55.1046
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionFragment. Dark violet woolen wefts on undyed linen warps. Geometric design, almost entirely worn off, defined by eccentric undyed linen wefts. Stains and holes.