8th century
A dark tape brocaded with repeating orange wool diaper pattern. Borders containing clusters of five dots in yellow, white, green, and orange wool; these likely represent flowers.
Overall: 22.5 x 4.6 cm (8 7/8 x 1 13/16 in.)
Silk
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20th centuryAmerican