Textile ArtsByzantine3rd-5th century CE

Band with Interlace

3rd-5th century CE

Description

Interlace pattern created in flying shuttle technique on top of purple tapestry woven ground.

Classification

Textile Arts

Medium

Wool on undyed linen

Culture

Byzantine

Period

Byzantine period, Early

Century

3rd-5th century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

3.49 x 5.75 cm (1 3/8 x 2 1/4 in.)

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