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Fragment of ornamental Tapestry Band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
7th century A.D. (?)
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool
Dimensions
20 x 25 cm (7 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.); Legacy dimension: .25 x .20
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.437
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe design, which shows Byzantine influence, consists of four female figures richly clothed holding horns of plenty. It is woven with pink blue, green, yellow and violet wool on a linen warp. Much worn.