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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.