early 17th century
Two-color (purple and gold) damask in paisley pattern, with green attached border.
43.82 x 10.16 cm (17 1/4 x 4 in.)
Denman W. Ross, Cambridge, MA; his gift to the Fogg Art Museum, 1916.
Textile fibers
20th centuryAmericanLinen and wool, tapestry woven
4th-5th century CEByzantineRed and yellow silk gauze
20th centuryKoreanWool pile, knotted
19th centuryCaucasianPurple and buff wool on linen, tapestry woven
3rd-4th century CEByzantine