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Textile fragment
East Mediterranen
Early Byzantine or Early Islamic
7th-8th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Silk samit
Dimensions
Height x width: 21 x 19.5 cm (8 1/4 x 7 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number09.398
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionThe design shows Syrian or Persian influence. Pinkish red silk ground on which is woven with light tan colored silk a design of intersecting bands of ornament enclosing heart shaped forms. This piece was cut in the shape of a square and sewed on to a garment.