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Fragment of a tapestry band
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
6th–7th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 12.5 x 26 cm (4 15/16 x 10 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.337
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of natural colored linen; with a design of red, orange and white wool. Design consists of a row of disconnected spade-like leaf motifs and half leaves at the border of the band; small square motifs surround the leaves. The ground of the border is red wool with small outlined circular and square motifs. Probably a fragment of a shoulder band. Design shows Byzantine influence.