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Piece of silk

Egyptian
4th?–7th century

Medium/Technique Silk
Dimensions 10 x 8 cm (3 15/16 x 3 1/8 in.); Legacy dimension: .08 x .10
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.526
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionDeep bluish violet and cream white silk from the same piece as 15.527. Only part of the floral border of one of the large circles and lower part of the legs and tail of a lioness show. Sewed to a piece of coarse linen.