5th-6th century
A small tapestry inwoven fragment with a red scroll design against a dark blue background. Dark blue wave scroll borders run in opposite directions. Areas of plain/tabby woven undyed linen.
8 x 9 cm (3 1/8 x 3 9/16 in.)
Vegetable-dyed, handspun cotton with stenciled paste-resist decoration
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