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Square tapestry

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
4th–6th century A.D.
Object Place: Egypt

Medium/Technique Wool and linen; tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 19 cm (7 1/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Harriet Otis Cruft Fund
Accession Number48.1086
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionOrnamental square tapestry set into linen. The design shows a smaller square that encloses a circular roundel containing four jars from which grow connected plants. The inner square is framed by undulating vines. Woven with light neutral linen, bluish brown and orange wool. Worn and torn.