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Fragment of a tapestry border
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
6th–7th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 26 x 25 cm (10 1/4 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number07.762
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionTapestry band woven into a piece of a looped linen weaving; ground is in red wool and the designs are in natural-colored linen; red, blue and yellow wool. The design consists of a jeweled medallion that encloses a putto holding a basket. The areas flanking the medallion show lotus-like flowers on stylized trees on both sides of a narrow band with stylized leaves. The border encloses linear wavecrest motifs. Design shows Byzantine influence; probably a sleeve band.