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Tapestry fragment

Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
6th-7th century A.D. (?)

Medium/Technique Wool tapestry
Dimensions 107 x 74 cm (42 1/8 x 29 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number97.167a
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground is of dark blue. The design of repeated rows of ankh-like motifs is woven with yellow, dark green and red wool. b. - Fragment of border. Blue ground, and stems enclosing one single flower and half of a diamond detailed with similar diamonds. Much worn.