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Linen fragment with a tapestry design

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

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions Height x width: 21 x 18 cm (8 1/4 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number10.123
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionNatural colored linen, into which is woven an oblong medallion bearing a flowering tree. The design is of green, yellow, red, and violet wool. The design shows Byzantine influence.