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Fragment (of a Hanging?) with Jeweled Border

Fragment (of a Hanging?) with Jeweled Border

Textile ArtsByzantine4th-6th century

Fragment (of a Hanging?) with Jeweled Border

4th-6th century

Description

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.

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Woven, tapestry weave

Medium

Wool and linen, tapestry woven

Culture

Byzantine

Period

Byzantine period, Early

Century

4th-6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

47 x 17 cm (18 1/2 x 6 11/16 in.)

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