5th-6th century
Undyed linen cloth has a pile of sehna-knot loops. A monochrome tapestry square had been applied to the cloth. Its design consists of a centrally located medallion with a centaur on hatched background and a vine scroll filling the rest of the square. Footed hunters with missiles and shields fill four corner loops, animals (hares, lion) occupy the side ones.
52 x 35 cm (20 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.)
Polychrome silk-floss embroidery in satin stitch on a red wool ground; navy blue macramé fringe; two metal (brass?) ring fittings
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