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Tapestry depicting a jeweled cross
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
6th–7th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 14.5 x 14 cm (5 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1406
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhite woolen ground on which is a cross with four birds, one in each of its angles. The cross is decorated with jewel-like square and round patterns. Two balls stem from each arm. The design is woven with red, green, yellow, brown and white wool. The design shows Byzantine influence.