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Shoulder band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
6th–7th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry; slit in the lower part of the band
Dimensions
Overall: 5.5 x 44 cm (2 3/16 x 17 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number07.456
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionNatural colored linen; with a design woven with dark brown wool. The design of the lower part of the band shows a vine scroll forming circular ornaments that frame birds and leaves. This part is separated from the upper part by a plain brown rectangular area with a lotus-like motif. The upper portion of the band show two medallions, one encloses a hunter and the other encloses a hare. A pendant that ends with an oval motif that encloses vine leaves extends from the lower end of the band. Design shows Roman influence. Importation 204.