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Circular medallion

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
5th–6th century A.D.

Medium/Technique Wool tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 7 x 6.5 cm (2 3/4 x 2 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number09.119
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground is of light red wool, in the center stands a crowned female figure holding a dish in one hand; on the right a cupid flies toward her bearing something in his arms, and at her feet kneels another holding out a bird; on the other side is a vine, and an animal (?) lying down. The design shows Roman influence.