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Tapestry medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
6th–7th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool
Dimensions
Height x width: 7 x 4.8 cm (2 3/4 x 1 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.280
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of dark blue wool; design in red, yellow, brown, green and light blue wool, and natural-colored linen. The medallion is in the shape of a leaf and the design consists of a candelabra-like plant from which stem two wing-like leaves flanking a trefoil flower; a horizontal branch with leaves and grape clusters flanking a plant motif are in the upper half of the medallion. Design shows Sassanian influence.