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Square tapestry panel

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
4th–6th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; tapestry with eccentric weft
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 8 cm (3 9/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number10.140
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionSmall square enclosing a representation of a human head surrounded by a border of vases and leaves. The figure and motifs are woven in brown wool surrounded by natural colored linen. The details in the central figure and the vases are in linen. The vase and leaf motifs show Roman influence.