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Fragment of a square medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
6th–7th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Tapestry, wool
Dimensions
Height x width: 21.8 x 21 cm (8 9/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.1434
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionIn the center of a square medallion is a circle enclosing a nereid on a sea monster. In the corners of the medallion are smaller circles, each containing a bird. Plants and fish, woven with orange, light and dark green, yellow, brown and red wool are between the four circles.. A great part of this piece is missing.