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Tapestry

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
6th–7th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; tapestry with eccentric weft
Dimensions Height x width: 13.5 x 11 cm (5 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1408
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionNatural-colored linen ground with a design of an animal inside a rectangur motif and half circles woven with dark brownish green wool and natural colored linen. Much pieced.