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Tapestry medallion
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
4th–7th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 11.5 x 13.5 cm (4 1/2 x 5 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number09.122
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionInto a piece of plain linen is woven a medallion containing a tree of brownish violet wool. The design shows Roman influence.