Textile ArtsByzantine5th-6th century

Tapestry Fragment with Scroll Design

5th-6th century

Description

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.

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Tapestry

Medium

Wool and linen

Culture

Byzantine

Period

Byzantine period

Century

5th-6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

8 x 9 cm (3 1/8 x 3 9/16 in.)

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