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Tapestry fragment
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
6th–7th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 19 x 4 cm (7 1/2 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.334
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWarp of linen; ground of white wool with design in brown, green, red, rose and yellow. Design consists of connected sem-circular motifs, of which each of the three with identifiable motifs encloses sequentially a tree with green branches, a tree with red fruits and a basket of fruit. The remainder of the band is damaged. Probably a fragment of a garment band (neck opening decoration ?). Design shows Byzantine influence.