Textile ArtsCoptic6th-7th century

Tapestry Tape

6th-7th century

Description

Tapestry-woven band with red and buff diaper pattern created in red wool and undyed linen.

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Tapestry

Medium

Textile fibers

Culture

Coptic

Period

Byzantine period

Century

6th-7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

43 x 9 cm (16 15/16 x 3 9/16 in.)

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