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Tapestry
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
5th–6th century
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 7.5 x 216cm (2 15/16 x 85 1/16in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Gertrude Townsend
Accession Number58.1391
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRectuangualr fragment. Linen warps. White (now ivory), and gray blue wool wefts. Pattern shows half medallions, each with a five stepped pyramidal design enclosing floral motifs (original design probably consisted of eight stepped medallions). Between the medallions is an undulating vine with leaves surrounding the medallions and forming half lozenges.The lower end shows part of a pink and white border. Stained. Some loose or exposed warps.