4th-6th century
Plain linen is visible above and below the edges of this brightly colored band. Pairs of water birds flank baskets full of fruit above pink and green garlands. Simulated jewels set against a gold background run along the top edge. At left, a gold cross decorated with blue gems has small human faces between its arms.
47 x 17 cm (18 1/2 x 6 11/16 in.)
Wool and linen, tapestry woven and plain woven
5th centuryByzantineTextile fibers
20th centuryCroatianVoided velvet with metallic yarns and damask
19th-20th centuryEuropean?Cut, voided silk velvet with brocaded metallic thread
16th centuryOttomanSilk
Chinese