5th-7th century
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.
Cotton embroidered with silk and metal thread
19th centuryOttoman
Red and blue silk gauze
20th centuryKorean
Textile fibers
20th centuryGermanFiber
Wool and linen
2nd-4th century CEByzantineBook of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapanesePurple and buff colored wool
5th-6th centuryByzantineWool and linen, tapestry weave
6th centuryByzantineFiber
Italian