Textile ArtsByzantine3rd-5th century CE
Band with Vine with Heart-Shaped Leaves
3rd-5th century CE
Description
Tapestry woven band of dark purple wool and undyed linen decorates a field of plain woven undyed linen. Delicate purple vine with heart-shaped (ivy) leaves. Thicker area of purple at one end of the vine indicates the end of the pattern. Self-bands are visible in the areas of plain woven linen.
Dimensions
22.5 x 10 cm (8 7/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
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