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Tapestry
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
5th–7th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 21 x 120 cm (8 1/4 x 47 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Emily Esther Sears Fund
Accession Number04.2035
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ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of natural colored linen, with a design of long leaves enclosing fruits and flowers of deep violet, red, yellow, light and dark green and orange wool. Design shows Byzantine influence.
ProvenancePurchased by Albert M. LythgoeFrom Ghirgas of Keneh (Lot VI. 33. £5)