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Fragment: Floral Pattern and Bust Portrait

Fragment: Floral Pattern and Bust Portrait

Textile ArtsByzantine5th-7th century

Fragment: Floral Pattern and Bust Portrait

5th-7th century

Description

A floral semis pattern is oriented toward a bust portrait in medallion on this tapestry woven band. Female bust with black hair, red earrings and necklace against an orange background with red border. Red and yellow flowers with green stems appear against a buff background. Two lotus leaves are visible. The linen warps are paired.

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Woven, tapestry weave

Medium

Wool and linen, tapestry woven

Culture

Byzantine

Period

Byzantine period, Early

Century

5th-7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

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