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Tapestry fragment
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
5th–6th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry, looped weft
Dimensions
Overall: 42 x 34 cm (16 9/16 x 13 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number07.447
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionLooped linen with a band and a square medallion of tapestry weaving. Ground, linen; design woven with dark blue wool, stained green in places. Design of the band shows a vine scroll inhabited by lions and hares. The design in the medallion shows an equestrian figure with a raised right hand. Design of the band with the square medallion suggests that this is probably a fragmenet of a tunic. Design shows Roman influence. Importation 204.