Textile ArtsCoptic3rd-5th century CE

Band with Vine and Interlace

3rd-5th century CE

Description

Twisting narrow vine with serrated leaves runs between two borders of geometric interlace. Flying shuttle used to create interlace design on top of tapestry woven purple ground.

Classification

Textile Arts

Medium

Wool on linen

Culture

Coptic

Period

Byzantine period

Century

3rd-5th century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

19.37 x 6.67 cm (7 5/8 x 2 5/8 in.)

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