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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