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Tapestry fragment

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

Medium/Technique Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions Height x width: 9.5 x 14.2 cm (3 3/4 x 5 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number09.123
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionPlain linen with a tapestry design in red, pink, yellow and black, and natural colored linen. Design shows a heart-shaped floral motif on a branch from which stems a leaf on each side. Similar to 04.1994, probably from the same weaving. Design shows Byzantine influence.